Does your child need a tongue-tie or lip-tie release surgery, commonly known as a frenectomy? This non-invasive surgical procedure is used to correct a congenital condition that causes a child's tongue and mouth function to become restricted, due to a lip or tongue being "tied" too tightly in the mouth. Left untreated, a tongue tie or lip tie can contribute to difficulty breastfeeding for an infant and other health concerns such as dental, digestive, and speech problems.
For our pediatric patients who need a frenectomy treatment in Fort Worth, TX, Dr. Warcup uses the latest laser technology to ensure the process is as comfortable as possible!
Does Your Child Have A Lip Or Tongue Tie?
Many children struggle with health and speech issues related to tongue ties and lip ties, but this condition is often not identified until later in life.
Tongue-ties and lip-ties are serious conditions in infants and can lead to many oral and overall health risks. Health concerns from untreated tongue and lip ties can extend into adulthood and present as migraines, neck pain, shoulder pain, acid reflux, and speech problems.
Treating Tongue Ties And Lip Ties
If your baby is having trouble breastfeeding or taking a bottle, they may have a tongue tie and/or a lip tie. This condition can easily be overlooked and is easy for Dr. Warcup to rule out during a pediatric dental exam. Fortunately, tongue and lip ties are often detected early and can be treated right away.; a frenectomy procedure may be performed just a few days after your baby's birth.
For fast, effective treatment, Dr. Warcup uses a uses a LightScalpel CO2 laser to quickly sever the tissue of the tie and allow for quick healing.
At Smile Team Pediatric Dentistry, a dental laser is used for our lip-and tongue-tie procedures to ensure a fast, comfortable experience for and your child. Benefits to using a laser instead of traditional surgery for a frenectomy procedure include:
- Minimal to no bleeding
- Rapid healing and recovery
- Extremely short treatment time (only 2-3 minutes!)
- Minimal chance for the tongue or lip to re-attach
- Minimal trauma to the mouth
- Rapid healing and recovery
Schedule Your Child's Pediatric Dental Consultation Today
Do you suspect your child may need a lip tie or tongue tie release surgery? Dr. Warcup will provide all the guidance you need in your pediatric dentistry consultation! Give us a call today. The sooner the frenectomy is performed, the easier it will be to restore your child's functional smile and help them adapt to their tongue's new mobility.