Ankyloglossia Treatment in India
About Ankyloglossia
Key Highlights
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Minimally invasive procedure with a very short duration.Often performed without general anesthesia, especially in infants.Can lead to immediate improvement in breastfeeding for infants.Helps prevent potential long-term issues with speech and dental health.Quick recovery with minimal post-operative care required.Performed by specialized pediatric surgeons ensuring child-friendly care./ul
Who is this surgery for?
- Significant difficulty with breastfeeding (latching, sucking, or maintaining suction).
- Failure to thrive in an infant due to inadequate nutrition from feeding problems.
- Maternal pain during breastfeeding attributed to the infant's tongue restriction.
- Anticipated speech impediments or articulation problems as the child grows.
- Difficulty with oral hygiene, such as an inability to sweep food debris from teeth.
- Social or mechanical issues like inability to lick an ice cream cone or play a wind instrument.
- Persistent gap (diastema) between the lower front teeth.
How to prepare
- Consultation with a pediatric surgeon and often a lactation consultant for infants.
- A thorough physical examination of the infant's or child's mouth and frenulum.
- Discussion of the procedure, benefits, and risks with the parents/guardians.
- For older children, explanation of the procedure in an age-appropriate manner.
- Fasting may be required if sedation is planned (guidelines provided by the surgeon).
- No specific medical tests are usually needed for this minor procedure.
Risks & possible complications
- Minor bleeding or oozing from the incision site, which typically stops quickly.
- Risk of infection, though very low due to the mouth's natural healing properties.
- Potential for injury to surrounding structures like salivary ducts (rare).
- Reattachment or scarring of the frenulum, which might require a second procedure.
- Temporary discomfort or fussiness in the infant/child after the procedure.
- Altered taste sensation or numbness (very rare and usually temporary).
Recovery & hospital stay
- Infants can often breastfeed immediately after the procedure, which aids healing.
- Mild discomfort is common; age-appropriate pain relief may be recommended.
- Parents are taught simple tongue mobility exercises to prevent reattachment.
- Soft, cool foods are advised for older children for a day or two if discomfort exists.
- Good oral hygiene should be maintained; gentle cleaning around the area is recommended.
- A follow-up appointment is scheduled to monitor healing and tongue function.
- Any signs of excessive bleeding, fever, or refusal to feed should be reported immediately.
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Typical hospital stay:
0 days (typically outpatient)
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Expected recovery time:
3-7 days
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering ankyloglossia in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Top-rated hospitals in India with pediatric surgery departments and experienced surgeons are ideal for this procedure. Use MediFyr to compare facilities, reviews, and doctor profiles before you decide.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform ankyloglossia. MediFyr helps you compare pediatric surgeons and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for ankyloglossia compare across other countries where we have data.
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Pediatric surgeons for Ankyloglossia
Explore experienced pediatric surgeons who regularly perform ankyloglossia and provide pre- and post-operative care in India.
- 19 Years Experience
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Miot Hospital Chennai
- 23 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Yeshwanthpur
- 11 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Whitefield
- 22 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road
- 10 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Patiala
- 25 Years Experience
- Pediatric surgeon
Manipal Hospital Vijayawada
- 23 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Malleshwaram
- 22 Years Experience
- Pediatric surgeon
Manipal Hospital Malleshwaram
- 23 Years Experience
- Pediatric surgeon
Manipal Hospital Kharadi
- 15 Years Experience
- Pediatric surgeon
Manipal Hospital Kharadi
- 14 Years Experience
- Pediatric surgeon
Manipal Hospital Jayanagar
- 27 Years Experience
- Pediatric surgeon
SIMS Hospital Vadapalani
- 12 Years Experience
- Pediatric surgeon
Manipal Hospital Siliguri
- 28 Years Experience
- Pediatric surgeon
Manipal Hospital Hebbal
- 28 Years Experience
- Pediatric surgeon
Manipal Hospital Bhubaneswar
- 23 Years Experience
- Pediatric surgeon
Artemis Hospital Gurgaon
- 45 Years Experience
- Pediatric surgeon
Manipal Hospital Gurgaon
- 40 Years Experience
- Pediatric surgeon
Manipal Hospital Jaipur
- 24 Years Experience
- Pediatric surgeon
Manipal Hospital Jaipur
- 48 Years Experience
- Pediatric surgeon
Medanta Hospital Gurgaon