Tonsillectomy & Adenoidectomy
A tonsillectomy is a surgical procedure to remove the tonsils. Tonsils are two small glands located in the back of your throat. Tonsils house white blood cells to help you …..
When the frenulum, or tissue that connects the tongue to the floor of the mouth, is too short, it can cause a person to be tongue tied. This is also known as Ankyloglossia. It is an abnormality that is present at birth in some people.
The tissue connecting the tongue and floor of the mouth is too short and does not allow the tongue to reach beyond the lower gums. This can make breastfeeding difficult for newborns.
A frenulectomy is a procedure to remove the tissue that causes the Ankyloglossia.
Meet Our Throat Specialists
Chris T. Lee, M.D.
Otolaryngologist
Dr. Chris Lee is a native of Arlington and a graduate of Lamar High School. He attended Abilene Christian University, where he graduated Co-Valedictorian. He attended Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine. Read More
Rene M. Pena, Jr., M.D.
Otolaryngologist
Dr. Peña is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and a Fellow of the American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy. His interests include the...Read More
Tyler W. Scoresby, M.D.
Otolaryngologist
Dr. Scoresby is Board Certified in Otolaryngology and Head and Neck surgery and is a fellow of the American Academy of Otoglaryngic Allergy. He enjoys treating both adult.... Read More
Stuart N. Thomas, M.D.
Otolaryngologist
Attended University of Texas at Austin on National Merit Scholarship, graduating Magna Cum Laude, 1985, before attending University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Dallas. Read More