Tongue and Lip Ties
If your child is experiencing challenges with eating, sleeping, or speech, a tongue tie could be the underlying issue. While traditional methods like "snips" or "clips" may not fully resolve the problem, our innovative laser technique allows for precise, painless removal of the entire restriction. For infants struggling to nurse or bottle-feed, showing signs such as milk leakage, clicking noises, reflux, gas, or poor weight gain, our pediatric dentist offers comprehensive assessments to accurately diagnose and treat any oral restrictions.
What is it?
Tongue Tie
A tongue tie (also called ankyloglossia) is a condition where the strip of tissue (called the lingual frenulum) connecting the tongue to the floor of the mouth is too short, tight, or thick. This can limit tongue movement and affect a baby's ability to breastfeed, swallow, or later on, speak clearly.
Lip Tie
A lip tie occurs when the tissue (called the labial frenulum) connecting the upper lip to the gum is unusually tight or thick, restricting the lip’s movement. This can also interfere with breastfeeding, cause gaps between the teeth, or contribute to dental and speech issues.