by Lisa | Feb 27, 2023 | Laser Frenectomy
While laser frenectomy is ideal for resolving issues with tongue- and lip-ties, there are some times when it’s not enough on its own. Lately, in fact, we’ve been seeing more babies who exhibit extreme tightness and tension that makes it impossible for Dr. Evy to go in...
by Lisa | Jan 25, 2023 | Laser Frenectomy
Last time, we looked at a few of the dental problems that a tongue or lip tie can cause or aggravate. But ties can contribute to other health issues, as well. Pediatric obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is one of these. This is a condition in which the airway becomes...
by Lisa | Dec 19, 2022 | Laser Frenectomy
Tongue and lip ties are often associated with newborns having trouble breastfeeding. The problems that they can cause as the patient gets older are less discussed. What if your child has a tie but had no trouble breastfeeding? What if they were bottle-fed? Does that...
by Lisa | Sep 28, 2022 | Laser Frenectomy
As we noted last time, the earlier that a tongue or lip tie is released, the better, since a tie can have such a big impact on a child’s orofacial development, not to mention their ability to eat, swallow, breathe, and speak properly. And when a frenectomy is...
by Lisa | Aug 31, 2022 | Laser Frenectomy, Pediatric Dental Services
You’ve probably heard that the tongue is the strongest muscle in the human body, but that’s actually not quite correct. For one, it’s not a single muscle. The tongue is a group of 8 muscles that work together, creating a singular organ, sort of like an octopus...