Brisbane Tongue Tie Clinic is part of Tooth Town, a specialist paediatric dental practice in Coorparoo. We assess and treat tongue and lip ties in babies and children who are having difficulty with feeding.
Assessment is based on how the tongue functions rather than how it looks, and not every tie needs treatment. For many families the most useful outcome is being told that no procedure is needed.
If feeding is hard right now
We know how frustrating feeding problems can be, and we encourage families to seek help as early as possible. We know it feels urgent, and we will find you an appointment as soon as we can.
Ring us on 3398 5886.
What we do
Your appointment begins with a proper assessment. Dr Helen will talk with you about the feeding, examine how your baby’s tongue moves, and feel under the tongue — because some restrictions cannot be seen at all.
Where a release is appropriate, it is a brief procedure carried out in our rooms, and you are welcome to stay with your baby throughout. Nothing needs to be decided on the spot.
A release on its own does not restore function — the tongue has to learn to use the movement it has gained — so we will also talk through the support that helps afterwards, which usually means your IBCLC.
Where to go next
- About the clinic and Dr Helen Fung
- Tongue tie explained — causes, symptoms and treatment
- Making sense of conflicting advice
- Dr Helen’s own feeding story
- What happens at your appointment, and afterwards
- Finding us and getting in touch
We are at 412 Old Cleveland Road, Coorparoo, on the corner of Bennetts Road, with free parking right next to the clinic.
Further reading
Brisbane Tongue Tie Clinic is part of Tooth Town, a specialist paediatric dental practice in Coorparoo, Brisbane. These longer guides for parents are on the Tooth Town site.