Gentle, precise treatment for tongue-tie and lip-tie.Laser Frenectomy
* Services not offered in all locations. Please check your preferred location for details.
What Is a
Tongue- or Lip-Tie?
In infants, these conditions can cause:
- Difficulty breastfeeding or bottle feeding
- Clicking sounds or prolonged feeding times
- Poor weight gain
- Gassiness or reflux from swallowing air
- Soreness for nursing parents
* In older children, untreated ties may contribute to speech difficulties or spacing issues in the front teeth.
Gentle
Laser Treatment
Benefits of laser treatment include:
- Minimal discomfort – most babies tolerate the procedure very well
- Little to no bleeding or swelling
- Faster healing – tissue typically heals within a few days
- Improved feeding almost immediately
* The laser works by gently releasing the restrictive tissue while sealing as it goes, resulting in aclean, precise treatment area
What
To Expect
We’ll provide post-treatment guidance and simple stretching exercises to support healing and help prevent reattachment
The procedure is quick — usually just a few minutes — and babies can typically nurse or bottle feed immediately afterward. We’ll provide post-treatment guidance and simple stretching exercises to support healing and help prevent reattachment.
