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Breastfeeding is an essential aspect of a newborn’s health and development. However, it can be challenging for some mothers, especially if their baby has tongue, cheek, or lip ties. These
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Dr. Winston Wing, a customer of LightScalpel, recently published an excellent article in a local magazine. In the article, he discusses the frenectomy procedure and explores the numerous applications and
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For those in the market for a dental laser but don’t know where to start, we recommend reading the American Dental Association’s technical report titled “Guide to Dental Lasers and
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We would like to share this great new article by Dr. Cara Riek, Dr. Stevanie Bahnerth, and Dr. Peter Vitruk. The article reports clinical cases of CO2 laser functional frenectomy
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In this publication Dr. Riek and Dr. Vitruk review common myths about the use of CO2 lasers in dentistry, surgery, and in the frenectomy procedure.
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Dr. 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.
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Ankyloglossia, 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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The four rooms being added will be used for patients with issues related to tongue ties. “This will allow us to see additional patients and handle extra volume,” Baxter said. “Right now, we see 8-10 patients per day with tongue ties.”
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Download / Print PDF By Shelly Klein, MD What is a Tongue-Tie? Ankyloglossia, or tongue-tie, is a common abnormality from birth where the tissue under the tongue (lingual frenum) is
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Post-Op PAIN related quotations from soft tissue 10,600 nm CO2 laser oral surgery case studies (frenectomies, vestibuloplasties, tissue ablation, etc.)
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This study evaluates the influence of CO2 laser and scalpel skin incisions on the surgical wound healing process.
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Article Summary. In order to rebuild the necessary orofacial function in children and adult patients, an extensive tongue-tie functional release includes the mandatory pre- and post frenectomy myofunctional therapy and the SuperPulse CO2 Laser frenectomy, preferably under topical anesthesia and combined with Tongue Movement Assessment for Ideal Release to achieve optimal function.
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