A frenotomy or frenectomy is a procedure that consists of releasing the frenum under the tongue or upper lip to allow for better range of motion. Children may be born with a combination of conditions called a tongue-tie (ankyloglossia) and/or a lip-tie causing restrictions in movement that can cause difficulty with breastfeeding, and in some [...]
A soft tissue laser does NOT cut, it is more a “vaporization” of tissue that occurs with light energy. The laser causes very little discomfort. There is almost no bleeding from the laser procedure. Lasers sterilize at touch and therefore have less risk of infection. Our laser stimulates bio-regeneration and healing. The result is beautiful [...]
Tongue-tie (ankyloglossia), is the restriction of tongue movement where the tongue is adhered to the floor of the mouth. A tongue-tie is therefore caused by a frenum that is abnormally short or attached too close to the tip of the tongue.
Inability to open mouth widely affects speech and eating habits Inability to speak clearly when talking fast/loud/soft Clicking jaws Pain in jaws Protrusion of the lower jaws, inferior prognathism Effects on social situations, kissing, licking ice cream Dental health- a tendency to have inflamed gums, and increased need for periodontal surgery Tongue tie in the [...]
To help make breastfeeding more successful To help relieve the pain of breastfeeding and regain healthy nipples and breasts To stimulate milk production by adequate stimulation To help achieve satisfactory bonding between a mother and her baby To ensure adequate feeding and growth of the baby To avoid serious long term issues with palatal development, [...]
Lip-tie is the restriction of upper lip movement where the upper lip is adhered to the upper gums.
Spacing between the permanent maxillary central incisors, a large gap can form called a diastema Difficulties with brushing and flossing Increased risk of dental decay Repeated trauma to the maxillary frenum because it is so low and prominent Pain with breastfeeding Inability to adequately flange the maxillary lip upward during breastfeeding, affecting an infant’s latch [...]
Many mothers are often told, or mistakenly assume, that if they cannot successfully breastfeed, there is something wrong with them. In fact, this is not true. Tongue-tie (ankyloglossia) and/or a lip-tie may be the problem. Tongue-ties are normally straight forward to diagnose and fairly easy to treat: the tongue is heart shaped when the baby [...]
Breastfeeding immediately after the procedure is fine as breast milk contains amazing healing properties and the simple act of breastfeeding will reassure and soothe the baby. It is possible that latching will be a struggle at first since we are using a small amount of anesthetic to complete the procedure. The numbness will wear off [...]
Post procedure stretches are key to getting an optimum result. The mouth tends to heal so quickly that it may prematurely reattach. This is especially true if you have two wound surfaces in the mouth in close proximity, so it is important to keep the surfaces stretched open, apart from one another.