Chicago Tongue-Tie Center

Chicago Tongue-Tie Center is a prominent clinic in Chicago, Illinois, specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of lip and tongue ties (ankyloglossia) for patients of all ages, from infants to adults. The clinic is staffed by a team of experienced and board-certified pediatric dentists, including Dr. Justin Welke and Dr. Bindi Vibhakar, who are experts in these specific oral conditions. Their primary service is laser frenectomy, a minimally invasive procedure performed using advanced LightScalpel laser technology. This method is preferred over traditional scalpel procedures due to its benefits, including minimal bleeding and swelling, reduced discomfort, faster recovery times, and often no need for local anesthetic, especially in infants. The procedure itself typically takes only a few minutes. Chicago Tongue-Tie Center addresses a range of issues caused by lip and tongue ties, which can impact infants (difficulty with nursing/bottle feeding, slow weight gain, colic, fussiness), children (speech delays, strong gag reflex, open-mouth breathing during sleep), and adults (speech issues, difficulty sleeping, headaches, teeth grinding, snoring). They work to improve essential functions like eating, sleeping, and speaking, significantly enhancing the patient's quality of life. The clinic prides itself on providing personalized, compassionate care in a comfortable environment. They offer same-day consultations and often same-day frenectomies to provide timely relief. Beyond the procedure, they emphasize comprehensive patient aftercare, including providing instructions for oral stretches to ensure proper healing and lasting results. They also collaborate closely with pediatricians and lactation consultants to provide holistic support, particularly for breastfeeding mothers and their infants. Chicago Tongue-Tie Center has multiple convenient locations to serve patients in the Chicago area, including the South Loop, Arlington Heights, and Glen Ellyn.