At Kids World Pediatric Dentistry, we’re proud to use advanced LightScalpel surgical CO2 lasers a soft tissue laser for frenectomies. Our laser is extremely precise and allows your child to get best treatment for tongue and lip ties.
Our frenectomy consultation will be tailored to your child’s individual needs. Our team will evaluate and make the appropriate referrals if needed prior to tongue lip release (lactation/speech or myofunctional). We will discuss what to expect if release is recommended during your treatment visit and post treatment visit with instructions and demonstration of recommended stretching/healing exercises to minimize the risk of reattachment.
Please know that our pediatric dentists will work with your pediatrician, lactation consultant, speech pathologist, oral myofunctional therapist, and other health care providers to ensure that the frenectomy procedure is the best course of treatment for your baby/child.
Does my baby need a frenectomy?
Even if your baby is gaining weight, if you and/or your baby have symptoms listed below, it may be time to come in for a frenectomy consultation.
Baby’s Symptoms
- Poor latch
- Poor weight gain
- Reflux or frequent spitting up
- Frequent gassiness and fussiness
- Clicking or smacking noises when eating
- Milk dribbles when nursing/bottle feeding
- Inability to hold a pacifier
- Prolonged nursing or bottle feeding sessions
- Lips curls under when nursing or bottle feeding
- Nose congestion
Mother’s Symptoms
- Painful nursing
- Creased, flattened or blanced nipples
- Blistered or cut nipples
- Nipple Thrush
- Poor or Incomplete breast drainage
- Plugged ducts, engorgement or mastitis
- Inability to nurse without using a nipple shield
- Decreased milk supply
Does my toddler or child need a frenectomy?
If your child experiences symptoms listed below,it may be time to come in for a frenectomy consultation.
Toddler/ Child Symptoms
- Trouble with speech sounds, hard to understand, mumbling
- Speech delay
- Frustration with communication
- Slow eating, difficulty finishing meals, drinks a lot of water during meals.
- Picky eater, especially with certain textures (ex. meats, mashed potatoes, oatmeal)
- Choking, gagging on certain foods, liquids
- Spitting out foods, packs food in cheeks
- Sleeping with mouth open, mouth breathing during the day
- Frequent headaches, neck pain
If your child is experiencing any of the symptoms above and/or you suspect they may have a tongue tie or lip tie, give our team a call at 210-787-1200 to schedule a frenectomy consultation.
