The buccal frenum, a band of connective tissue inside the mouth, has been a subject of increasing interest among healthcare professionals. When overly restrictive, this tissue can lead to a
ContinueWelcome to the world of “Brews and Tiny Teeth,” where host Dr. Casey Goetz uncorks the bottle on all things pediatric dentistry over a cold beer. From start-ups and practice
ContinueDr. Dina Chehab performed a lip tie release using a LightScalpel CO2 laser to correct a congenital lip tie. If left untreated, a lip tie can lead to problems with
ContinueDr. Dina Chehab used her LightScalpel CO2 laser to release a tongue tie with no bleeding and virtually no damage to surrounding tissues. The wound was left to heal by
ContinueWe are pleased to announce that we have just upgraded our LightScalpel Providers Network website (doctors.lightscalpel.com) to further emphasize our commitment to patients and continuing education in the field of laser frenectomies.
ContinueIt is the opinion of many health care providers that all tongue-ties can be released with a “simple” single snip with scissors. However, in reality, that is often not
ContinueFifteen laser frenectomy providers from USA, Canada, and Europe compare their experiences using the LightScalpel CO2 laser vs scissors, electrocautery, and other surgical laser systems such as diode, erbium, and
ContinueLightScalpel is pleased to announce new Spanish versions of our infant and pediatric frenectomy brochures...
ContinueRichard Baxter, DMD, MS, is now offering Advanced Live Patient Courses to help train dentists and other medical professionals in the treatment, diagnosis, and everything related to tongue- and lip-ties.
ContinueDr. Richard Baxter's new article "Tongue-Ties and Sleep Issues (and More!)" introduces what a tongue-tie is and how it can negatively affect patients' sleep and overall health from infant through adult.
ContinueCongratulations to LightScalpel’s new CO2 laser user Dr. Amy Luedemann-Lazar of Kidstown Dental in Katy, TX, featured in the wonderful story “Texas Boy Thought to Be Nonverbal Can Speak After Dentist Discovers He's 'Tongue-Tied'”.
ContinueAnkyloglossia, commonly referred to as “tongue-tie,” has recently seen a surge in cases and awareness with a corresponding increase in diagnosis and treatment...
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