Deposit for Private Tongue Tie Clinic
Deposit for Private Tongue Tie Clinic
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Service Description
Home Service -Tongue Tie Service Includes: -Tongue-Tie Assessment and Division (if required) using the HazelBaker tool in the comfort of your home, access to a complementary follow up at your request, detailed report for your record. -Infant Feeding Support: Personalised guidance to support both breastfeeding and bottle-feeding, helping establish a positive, nurturing routine. What to Expect During a Tongue-Tie Assessment and Division: Tongue-tie (ankyloglossia) can be a common cause of feeding difficulties in infants, affecting their ability to latch, swallow, and gain weight effectively. Byfleet Care Clinic specialises in comprehensive, personalised tongue-tie assessments and, if needed, safe and effective division procedures performed right in the comfort of your home. Here, we outline the process and benefits of tongue-tie assessment and division, with evidence-based insights to guide parents considering this option. -The first step in evaluating tongue-tie is a structured assessment, often using the Hazelbaker Assessment Tool for Lingual Frenulum Function (HATLFF). This tool, recommended by the Association of Tongue Tie Practitioners (ATP), assesses tongue appearance and function across a range of movements, like lifting, protrusion, and side-to-side movements. The HATLFF scale provides an objective measure to determine if restricted tongue movement may be impacting feeding. Research indicates that structured assessments, like those using the Hazelbaker tool, are essential in identifying infants who can benefit most from intervention (Webb et al., 2013). What Happens in the Procedure: If assessment findings indicate that tongue-tie is significantly affecting feeding, a simple division procedure, also known as a frenotomy, may be recommended. During the procedure & Preparation and Comfort: The baby is positioned securely, and the mouth is carefully examined to locate the frenulum (the tissue under the tongue). Division: Using sterile, fine-tipped scissors, the frenulum is gently divided. The procedure is swift, typically completed in under a minute. Minimal Discomfort: Studies have shown that frenotomy is low-risk and causes minimal discomfort, as the frenulum has few nerve endings. A 2017 randomized controlled trial (RCT) by Buryk et al. confirmed the procedure’s effectiveness and safety in relieving feeding issues, with most infants returning to feeding within minutes post-procedure.
Cancellation Policy
Clients may cancel or reschedule appointments, classes, or courses by contacting us at least 24 hours in advance; cancellations made more than 7 days before the session are free, while those made less than 7 days prior or no-shows incur a £25 fee, with payment details required at booking to enforce this policy.
Contact Details
Farnborough, UK
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Swindon, UK
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Spelthorne, UK
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Hammersmith and Fulham, London, UK
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Merton, UK
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Buckinghamshire, UK
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Tunbridge Wells, UK
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Byfleet Care Clinic, Station Approach, West Byfleet, UK
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Hillingdon, UK
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Surrey Heath District, UK
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Slough, UK
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Sevenoaks, UK
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Windsor, UK
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City Centre, Oxford, UK
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Sutton, UK
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Knightsbridge, London, UK
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Hounslow, UK
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Reading, UK
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Epsom, UK
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Basingstoke, UK
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Mid Sussex, UK
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Lambeth, London, UK
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East Hampshire, UK
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Guildford, UK
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Elmbridge, UK
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Southwark, London, UK
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Havant, UK
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Wokingham, UK
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New Forest, United Kingdom
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Richmond, UK
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Croydon, UK
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Kingston upon Thames, UK
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Woking, UK
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Brighton, Brighton and Hove, UK
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Crawley, UK
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South Oxfordshire District, UK
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Mole Valley, Dorking, UK
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Lewisham, London, UK
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Runnymede, UK
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