Tongue Tie Treatment – Melbourne, FL
Improve Tongue Mobility with Tongue Tie Treatment
The ability to use your tongue properly is essential when it comes to speaking, eating, and breathing. Any restriction of motion can create a lifetime of oral health difficulties for you or your child. The good news is that treatment for tongue tie is more comfortable and convenient than ever with the help of the LightScalpel Laser. If you or your child are suffering from a tongue tie that could be preventing proper tongue movement, call our office today to schedule a consultation for a laser frenectomy.
Why Choose Rowley Family Dentistry for Tongue Tie Treatment?
- We treat patients of all ages
- Faster, more comfortable treatment with the LightScalpel Laser
- Dental insurance accepted
How Do Tongue Ties Develop?
Tongue ties are the result of a thick, too short, or malformed lingual frenulum, which is the tissue that connects the tongue to the floor of the mouth. Some signs that your baby may have a tongue tie include:
- Difficulty latching while nursing.
- Falling asleep while trying to latch during breastfeeding.
- Digestive problems such as colic or reflux.
- Inability to hold a pacifier easily in their mouth.
- Prolonged nursing sessions.
Parents of infants may also notice:
- Pain while nursing.
- Flattened and creased nipples.
- Cuts or blisters on nipples.
- Mastitis or clogged milk ducts.
- Low milk supply.
Why is it Important to Treat Tongue Ties?
If left untreated, tongue ties can lead to a variety of developmental issues for children, including:
- Speech delays or difficulties creating certain sounds with their mouths.
- Digestive problems such as acid reflux.
- Breathing difficulties and airway issues.
- Forward head and neck posture.
- Teeth grinding (bruxism).
These issues can also take their toll on your child’s self-esteem, making it harder for them to interact confidently with peers and excel in school and in their personal lives.
Treating Tongue Ties with a LightScalpel Laser
In the past, frenectomy procedures were often performed with a scalpel and sutures, but today we are pleased to use the LightScalpel Laser for this treatment. The LightScalpel Laser is a soft tissue laser that is faster and much more comfortable than traditional frenectomies. Plus, because it uses a laser to cut and cauterize the tissue, it produces less bleeding, swelling, and discomfort, all the while lowering your child’s risk of infection, and resulting in a much smoother recovery.