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Your child had, or is about to have, a frenectomy. Here's why some kids still need a little help, and what to watch for. Online speech therapy across Utah.
A release frees the tongue. It doesn't teach it new moves.
Sounds that need the tongue tip to lift, like "t", "d", "n", "l" and "s", and later "r" and "th", may still need practice. Habits learned while the tongue was tied don't change on their own overnight.
A release gives the tongue room to move. Learning to lift it, point it and move it side to side with strength and control takes practice, especially for a child who has compensated for years.
Some children still chew, move food around the mouth or swallow the way they learned before the release, or avoid foods that used to be hard to manage.
Signs that are worth a check with a speech-language pathologist
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Sessions are by video from home with a licensed speech-language pathologist, so families in Lehi, Saratoga Springs, Eagle Mountain, Herriman, South Jordan, Provo, Orem and Salt Lake City don't add another drive to the week.
Free self-check
Lisps are common in young children. Some fade on their own, and some need help. Check any that sound like your child.
A slushy (lateral) lisp at any age, or a lisp that lasts past age 5, is worth a check with a speech-language pathologist.
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Keep it on the fridge or take it to your next appointment.
Other checklists
A one-page version of this guide with a QR code to book, ready to hand to families at the release appointment.
Dentists, orthodontists and hygienists can refer a patient in a couple of minutes. We schedule a free consultation within days and, with the parent's consent, keep you updated.
This page is for general information. Talk with your child's dentist or doctor about their specific needs.
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