Laser Tongue Tie Removal

The laser cauterizes as it cuts to reduce pain bleeding and recovery time.

Laser tongue tie removal.

Tongue tie revision or removal is a procedure of releasing a thin piece of skin the frenum under the tongue and or upper lip to allow for better range of motion. Lip and tongue tie revision we offer laser frenectomy procedures dr. Our pediatric dentistsuse a laser to cut through the connective tissue also called the frenulum between the tip of your child s tongue and the bottom of their mouth. Tongue tie and lip tie laser surgery we are a lincense and certified dentist specialized in laser tongue tie and lip tie removal know as laser frenectomy.

This frees the tongue from being tethered to the bottom of your child s mouth. The doctor examines the lingual frenulum and then uses sterile scissors to snip the frenulum free. The only difference is that the procedure uses a laser which minimizes the risk of infection and blood loss. How long does a frenotomy take.

Tongue tie and lip tie removal surgery is called frenotomy. I recommend using an oil rich in vitamin k2 to assist in healing and reduce pain under the tongue. Tongue tie a simple surgical procedure called a frenotomy can be done with or without anesthesia in the hospital nursery or doctor s office. Tongue tie and lip tie laser surgery is a relatively simple quick and painless procedure.

Geoff smith is happy to offer tongue and lip tie revision services to people all over newfoundland. Adult tongue tie release with lightscalpel laser ben sutter dmd of eugene or uses a lightscalpel co 2 laser to release a tongue tie frenectomy on a young man who was kind enough to share his procedure and post procedure follow up footage. We have an advanced laser machine to perform frenotomy and remove your child s tongue tie. Immediately after tongue tie surgery with a laser waterlase post op relief topical oil.

Both topical and local anesthetics were used. We specialize in providing this delicate procedure. A frenotomy can be performed in one quick appointment.