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Pediatric dentists diagnose tongue-ties and lip-ties, assess their impact on feeding, growth and development, and perform a quick laser frenectomy when necessary. The procedure separates the frenulum to allow the tongue or lip to move more freely. Lactation, speech and physical therapy supports may be coordinated to aid recovery. Physical therapy exercises may be recommended after the procedure to restore range of motion and help prevent the frenulum from reattaching.