Laser Tongue Tie Revision

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Laser tongue tie revision.

Preparing for tongue tie revision. Families frequently ask me whether they should go to a particular tongue tie provider because they use a laser for their procedures. Level 1 and level 2 lip ties are typically left alone and do not require revision. It is best to have this procedure performed by a specialist in the area of laser dentistry who is familiar with tongue tie revision.

I always respond that the tool that the provider is using for the procedure is far less important than their skill and understanding of how tongue tie affects breastfeeding. Tongue tie ankyloglossia is a condition in which an unusually short thick or tight band of tissue lingual frenulum tethers the bottom of the tongue s tip to the floor of the mouth. Our experience with tongue and upper lip tie revision laser surgery. Here s what to expect from the procedure.

Tongue tie ankyloglossia occurs when the band of tissue frenulum that connects the tongue to the floor of the mouth is abnormally short tight or thick. Please select a service below. I had to fight for a referral to the right specialist to even have him checked. The benefits of tongue tie and lip tie laser surgery can positively affect your child s health including increasing the ability to successfully breastfeed as well as prevent possible dental problems associated with these anomalies.

Laser tongue and lip tie revision release of the frenum allows your child to regain proper function and mobility of their tongue and lip. The procedure for tongue tie revision frenotomy is relatively quick and it can significantly help your baby develop and grow because it makes it easier to breastfeed and to speak. My son was born with an upper lip tie. For more information see dr kotlow s article.

I didn t recognize the issues we were having were related to his poor latch until he was already established at the breast. Waldman is able to complete the procedure efficiently with almost no bleeding little swelling or discomfort and the reduced risk of infection. The patient returns for speech therapy in 2 days. If necessary tongue tie can be treated with a surgical cut to release the frenulum frenotomy.

If there s a tongue tie as well as a lip tie restricting your baby s ability to feed a pediatrician may. By shary douthett 22 comments. It s not necessary to do anything to prepare for the procedure.