Tongue Tie release

What to do after Tongue Tie release

· Pain relief

o Give paracetamol syrup for pain relief, if needed. The correct dose is on the bottle.

· Diet

o Oral intake can begin soon after the operation.

o Avoid hard foods such as rusks or hard toast for the first day after the operation.

· Follow-up

o Please ring the rooms to make a follow-up appointment for approximately 2 weeks after the operation.

o Please ring if concerned.


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