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Tongue tie

2018-02-02 23:47:57
I'm 20 years old, I have a tongue tie and I just want to get rid of it, can I cut it for my self or I have to visit a doctor? is there any risks in cutting it?
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please dont do it urself.. u can get it done by laser.. it will not bleed with laser.. neither u ll get any stiches
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very few clinics have laser.. u can visit us..

Answered2018-02-04 15:11:26

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No donot try it by your own,,it can be very risky,,a dentist can do it easily.

Answered2018-02-04 07:05:22

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U will injure nerves and vessels followed by profuse bleeding. Pls donot try this your self. Visit a dentist.

Answered2018-02-03 10:50:04

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No risk tongue tie can be removed
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U can consult through practo.. we do it in dental chair Oral surgeon will do

Answered2018-02-03 05:48:44

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Are u kidding. This is not a child play. Visit a Dentist ASAP and diagnose and get treated. You should never intervene yourself for any medical problems.

Answered2018-02-03 03:26:34

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