u/rilakkuma1

My 12mo is scheduled to get a frenectomy for a tongue tie and lip tie this week at the advice of our SLP and pediatrician (we've known he had a tongue tie for a while but didn't want to get it cut until it looked likely to be causing problems).

Our SLP mentioned he also has buccal ties but that they don't seem to be causing him any problems. It would be free to get them removed as part of the procedure we're already paying for. I'm generally skeptical of surgeries with no clear benefit, and the research I can find is only focused on breastfeeding which isn't relevant here. but would like some data on the benefits and consequences of getting it done to make sure I go in with an informed opinion.

Edit: Thank you everyone. We will definitely not be touching the buccal ties. We're reading the articles on lip ties and have scheduled an appointment with his dentist for a second opinion.