Tongue / Lip Tie Correction
Helping Your Baby Eat, Grow, and Thrive
Tongue-tie (ankyloglossia) and lip-tie occur when a tight band of tissue limits the movement of the tongue or upper lip.
Our gentle, laser treatment can help improve feeding, speech development, and overall oral health—often with immediate relief and minimal discomfort.
Improves feeding and nutrition
Supports clear speech development
Enhances oral function and comfort
Minimally invasive laser treatment
For Infants
Inability to breastfeed successfully in the presence of a lip/tongue tie can cause a variety of challenges for the infant, the mother, and the family.
Infant Challenges May Include:
Impact on milk supply
Termination of breastfeeding
The baby failing to thrive
Poor bonding between baby and mother
Sleep deprivation
Problems with introducing solids
Infant Challenges May Include:
Pain
Nipple damage, bleeding, blanching or distortion
Mastitis, nipple thrush or blocked ducts
Severe pain with latch or losing latch
Sleep deprivation caused by the baby being unsettled
Depression or a sense of failure
For Children
Normal tongue position
Tongue-tie
A tongue-tie restricts the tongue's range of motion, which can affect feeding, speech, and oral development.
Children with a tongue tie may face challenges as they grow older.
Difficulty chewing age-appropriate solid foods
Gagging, choking or vomiting foods
Persisting food fads
Difficulties related to dental hygien
Persistence of dribbling
Delayed development of speech
Deterioration in speech
Dental problems starting to appear
Loss of self confidence
Strong, incorrect habits of compensation
Treatment
At Dentistry for Kids, we use a state-of-the-art diode laser to release these connections safely and comfortably.
Minimally invasive and comfortable
Reduced bleeding and swelling
Faster healing time
Lower risk of infection
Less scarring
Short procedure time
Our advanced laser technology allows for precise treatment with greater comfort and a faster recovery for your child.
Laser treatment is safe, effective, and ideal for infants and children of all ages.
Every Smile Deserves to Thrive
If you think your child may have a tongue or lip tie, we're here to help. Early treatment can make a big difference in their comfort, development, and quality of life.