Having a baby can be an expensive endeavor, and it is even more so for children who need a bit of extra medical care during the initial part of their life. It is understandable that, as a parent, you may have concerns about how tongue tie surgery for your little one will affect your budget. What is the average cost of this procedure? Does insurance cover it? This blog post provides some important information that you should keep in mind.
What Is Tongue Tie Surgery?
Tongue tie surgery, also known as a frenectomy, is used to free up motion of the oral structures. If the band of tissue that connects your child’s tongue to the floor of their mouth is too short or thick, it can affect how their mouth works, negatively affect their ability to breastfeed, and lead to complications later in life.
The surgery to treat a tongue tie is quite simple and fast. In fact, many practitioners use a soft tissue laser to complete the procedure in just a few minutes! All they do is cut the tissue that is restricting the tongue, and your child can start to experience the benefits almost right away.
The Average Cost of Tongue Tie Surgery
Tongue tie surgery may cost $500 – $1500. Of course, that number can vary greatly depending on a few factors, such as:
- The location of the clinic where the treatment is performed.
- Whether or not sedation is used.
- Additional care (Children and adults who get treated for tongue tie may need to undergo several therapy sessions to learn how to use their oral structures properly.)
Help to Afford Tongue Tie Surgery
There might be a few provisions that make it easier to afford your child’s tongue tie surgery:
- Insurance. Medical insurance usually covers at least part of the cost of tongue tie surgery. Talk to your insurance company to find out if you need to get preauthorization for your child’s procedure.
- Financing. Most families are eligible for low-interest financing through a third-party company, such as CareCredit.
Ask your child’s care team about their financial policies so you will not run into any unpleasant surprises when you are paying for the surgery.
Tongue tie surgery is a fairly straightforward treatment that is less expensive than many other procedures. Hopefully, its impact on your family’s budget will be minimal!
Meet the Practice
Dr. Andrea Csok is an accomplished dentist who has completed extensive training in the treatment of tongue ties. She uses advanced laser technology to help patients free up their oral structures and enjoy improved health and wellness. Our practice is happy to help patients file insurance claims, and we accept third-party financing through CareCredit. To learn more about us and how we may be able to serve your family, contact Cleveland Tongue-Tie Center at 216-292-3600.