Laser Frenectomy for Lip & Tongue Ties – San Luis Obispo
Free Your Child’s Tongue or Lip, Unlock Their Potential
As a result of the Solea laser, resolving lip and tongue-ties through a frenectomy is much easier and better than it used to be. With this device, it is possible for Dr. Forester to quickly, painlessly, and effectively complete the frenectomy under the tongue or upper lip to allow for better range of motion -- for healthier babies and happier parents. Basically, immediately after a laser frenectomy, function should improve to the point where an infant is fully able to latch and feed in the most efficient manner.
Why Choose Coastal Pediatric Dentistry for Laser Frenectomies for Lip & Tongue Ties?
- Advanced Technology with a Solea Laser
- Board-Certified Pediatric Dentists
- Comfortable Environment and Friendly Staff
How Do Lip and Tongue-Ties Develop?
Believe it or not, all babies have a frenulum while they are developing in the womb; however, most lose this tissue before birth while some keep it. As a result, the tongue cannot be raised high enough to achieve suction on the nipple while nursing. In addition to difficulty latching, you may also notice clicking noises or have sore nipples from your baby biting down if they have a tongue or lip-tie.
Why Is It Important to Treat Tongue and Lip Ties?
Tongue and lip-ties can cause breastfeeding problems, encourage decay, cause issues with growth and oral development alignment, and lead to other struggles as time goes on. In fact, we can only perform frenectomies on infants between 10 days and 2 months of age, making it urgent to complete this treatment as early as possible.
Tongue and lip-ties occasionally can occur together and make it difficult for the baby to latch on during feeding. If left untreated, a lip or tongue-tie can also lead to speech impediments and sleep apnea. Overall, taking care of this problem as early as possible can enable your baby to thrive and have better oral function in the future.
Lip & Tongue Tie Treatment
The procedure that removes this small fold of tissue under the upper lip or underneath the tongue is called a frenectomy. At Coastal Pediatric Dentistry, we take advantage of laser technology for frenectomies, which is much gentler and more effective than traditional treatment with a scalpel and sutures.