Lip & Tongue Tie at OCPD
If you live in Woodbury, NY, or the surrounding area and want to learn whether your child needs lip or tongue tie treatment, please get in touch with the Lip & Tongue Tie team at OCPD.
About Lip and Tongue Tie
Lip and tongue ties happen when the oral frenulum is too short or tight. One oral frenulum links the top lip to the gum between the two front teeth. The other connects the tongue to the floor of the mouth.
Lip and tongue ties restrict oral movement, making it challenging for a child to feed, swallow, speak, and digest. They can also cause significant tooth alignment issues when left alone.
A lip or tongue tie is more than a cosmetic problem. It can cause the following medical and oral health issues:
- Infant feeding difficulties with breastfeeding and bottle-feeding
- Digestive issues like reflux and colic
- Dental problems like malocclusion
- Trouble swallowing
- Speech impediments and delays
Frenectomies at Lip & Tongue Tie at OCPD
A frenectomy is an outpatient laser procedure that quickly and safely cuts the tight frenulum, allowing for proper oral development. Lasers minimize healing time, help control bleeding, and produce less discomfort.
Why Choose Lip & Tongue Tie at OCPD?
Our practice provides expert care for babies and children. As pediatric dentists, we treat all our young patients with care and concern.
We understand that planning a frenectomy for your child can be a difficult, emotional decision. We aim to make our procedures safe, effective, and quick.
Frequently Asked Questions About Lip & Tongue Tie
Tongue or lip ties can impair babies' feeding ability. Babies may not be able to swallow well or swallow too much air. They may become tired during the feeding process and fall asleep too soon. Tongue and lip ties can also result in problems with colic and reflux.
For the breastfeeding parent, a tongue or lip tie can lead to significant discomfort. Blistered, cracked, and chafed nipples are common.
