Resource List for Ties

PROVIDERS:

UMMC Pediatric Ear, Nose, and Throat Department — UMMC, Jackson, MS (601) 984-5160

Jerrick Rose, DMD — Pediatric Dental Studio, Pearl, MS (601) 965-9549

Catherine Sledge, DMD — Mississippi Tongue Tie Center, Ridgeland, MS (601) 607-7876

Heather Tutor, DMD — Tutor Family Dentistry, Pearl, MS (601) 292-9772

QUESTIONS TO ASK AS YOU NAVIGATE YOUR OPTIONS:

Will my baby be numbed or sedated for this procedure?

Will this procedure be done with scissors or with laser?

How long with the procedure take?

Will I be allowed back with my baby during the procedure? What if I don’t want to be present?

Can I breastfeed immediately after the procedure?

How long will healing take?

Do you recommend post-frenotomy exercises for my baby? Why or why not?

Do you take insurance for this procedure? What will my out of pocket cost be?