Tongue Tie & Lip Tie

Advanced Laser Treatment for Infants, Children, and Adults

What is a Tongue/ Lip Tie?

Tongue Tie:

Tongue-tie (ankyloglossia) is a condition present at birth where there is an excessive amount of tissue membranes where the tongue connects to the bottom of the mouth, restricting the tongue's range of motion.

Lip Tie:

A lip tie is a condition where the tissue connected to the upper lip is attached to the gums, restricting the lip from moving.

Thanks to advances in laser technology, our practice is able to quickly, and with little discomfort treat lip and tongue ties through CO2 laser surgery using the LightScalpel laser which has many advantages including:

LightScalpel Laser Advantages

Minimized Bleeding:

As it vaporizes the tissue, the LightScalpel laser seals small blood vessels. The resulting reduction in bleeding makes frenectomy a quick and easy procedure.

Less Swelling and Discomfort:

The LightScalpel CO2 laser beams seals lymphatics, resulting in less postoperative swelling and discomfort.

Reduced Risk of Infection:

The sanitizing effect of laser minimizes the risk of infection and means faster healing.

Shortened Procedure Time:

Less bleeding ensures the improved visibility of the treatment area. This helps minimize the duration of the procedure.

Faster Recovery:

Reduced trauma, minimal to no bleeding, less swelling and discomfort, shorter periods of anesthesia result in faster healing and recovery time.

Advanced laser tools mean better results:

The lightweight ergonomic handpieces and flexible fiber waveguide of the LightScalpel CO2 laser allow for enhanced precision with pin-point accuracy and excellent reach.

Infant Symptoms:

Blisters on lips

Clicking or gulping sounds while nursing

Gumming, chewing nipples, leaks milk

Chokes easily

Frequent release and relatch

Shallow latch at breast or bottle

Long nursing sessions- falls asleep mid feed

Colic/gas/reflux

Poor weight gain or weight loss

Unable to hold a pacifier

Children/Adult Symptoms:

Picky eating

Speech issues

Reflux

Migraines, headaches

Behavioral issues, ADHD-like symptoms

Enlarged tonsils and adenoids

Choking, vomiting, gagging on foods or liquids

Bedwetting or toilet training issues

Dental and oral health issues

Chronic ear infections

Sinus or allergy issues

Malocclusions or crooked teeth requiring braces

Jaw issues, TMJ, grinding

Sleep and airway problems

Tongue Tie & Lip Tie Treatment Video

At Dr. Jen's Gentle Dentistry, treatment is available for infants up to 1 year old and children starting at 4 years old and older. Myofunctional Therapy is recommended for children and adults seeking frenectomy treatment. Our hygienist, Alyssa Persinger, is an Orofacial Myologist who works with patients on myofunctional assessments and therapy sessions. This therapy uses exercises and behavior modification techniques to retrain the tongue, lips, and jaw, aiming to correct functional irregularities of the face and mouth.

For more information or to schedule a consultation, please call (540) 432-1600.

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