Rocky Mountain Tongue Tie Blog

Technology has changed the way that dentists perform frenectomies to treat lip and tongue tie. In the past, the procedure had to be carried out with traditional dental instruments. Nowadays, however, many dentists are instead using state-of-the-art soft tissue lasers for this treatment, which has all sorts of benefits for their patients. Below is a brief overview of laser frenectomies and the advantages they offer.

Will you or your child be undergoing a laser frenectomy? It’s completely natural to be curious and maybe even a little nervous about what to expect from this procedure, but knowledge is power, as they say. Here’s a closer look at what you can expect from treatment before, during, and after, and how it can benefit the patient in ways you may not have considered!

Most parents know that a lip or tongue-tie can make breastfeeding challenging, but what’s less commonly understood is how these ties can continue to impact your child as they grow. Beyond nursing, these oral restrictions can make it harder for babies to transition from purees to solid foods, affecting not just how they eat—but what they eat.

Many cases of lip and tongue ties are treated during infancy. This helps children to avoid future problems and promotes healthy oral development. But what if the condition is not treated early on? It can continue to cause problems as the child grows. In this blog post, you will learn about some of the potential consequences of lip and tongue ties in toddlers.

Do you have a newborn at home who struggles to latch during feedings or seems extra fussy? If so, they might be suffering from an untreated lip or tongue tie. This affects an estimated 4% to 11% of babies, and often requires treatment to avoid different health and developmental concerns associated with the condition.

If you’re unsure whether this is behind your infant’s irritation, continue reading to learn more about lip and tongue ties and why it’s important to catch and address them early!

Lip-tie and tongue-tie are common conditions in infants and children that can affect feeding, speech, and oral development. Naturally, many parents wonder will these issues resolve on their own, or do they require treatment? The answer isn’t always straightforward; it depends on the severity of the tie and how it affects your child’s day-to-day life.

Lip and tongue ties develop during pregnancy and are present when a baby is born. Therefore, these issues are often regarded as problems that are exclusive to very young patients. However, lip and tongue ties do not go away unless they are properly treated! Therefore, there are quite a few adults who have these issues. In this blog post, you will learn how to recognize a lip or tongue tie and how you can receive treatment.

If your child is scheduled for a frenectomy, you probably have a few questions about what to expect afterward. A frenectomy is a minor surgical procedure that removes or modifies the frenum, a small fold of tissue fused to the floor of the mouth or beneath the tongue or each lip. It’s commonly performed to treat tongue-tie or lip-tie, which can affect speech, nursing/eating, and oral development. Fortunately, recovery from a frenectomy is usually quick and relatively easy.

As a health-conscious individual, you are already aware that getting enough high-quality sleep is essential for overall wellness. You may go to bed at a reasonable time, avoid caffeine late in the day, and take other measures to protect your sleep. However, there might be other factors that are robbing you of high-quality rest. You might have a tongue tie! How can a tongue tie affect sleep, and what can you do to address this problem? This blog post provides some helpful information.

Lip and tongue-ties are frequently diagnosed in babies and young children. This condition affects the way that babies and young kids eat and speak. It can also interfere with the ability to breastfeed successfully. The good news is that this condition can be easily corrected with a frenectomy. Read on to learn more about frenectomies and which exercises and stretches you should use to help your child heal quickly and effectively.