Allen, TX Tongue Tie Release Surgery: Cuddly Smiles Pediatric Dentistry

Patient

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Gender:: Male
Ethnicity:: White
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Procedure

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**Dr. Yvonne Felli**
Doctor of Dental Medicine
469-860-0907

Procedure Details

Here are some before & after pictures of a 6 year old boy who had a tongue release surgery performed by Dr. Yvonne Felli using a CO2 laser. The treatment was carried out in Cuddly Smiles Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics, Allen TX. Procedure with Laser takes about 5-10 minutes to complete with minimal bleeding.

Tongue Tie/ Frenectomy Before surgery — Before surgery

A 6 year old boy presented to Cuddly Smiles Pediatric Dentistry with a tongue tie. Presenting symptoms includes delayed speech, picky eater, under weight and snoring at night, Patient has regular tonsils and adenoid based on ENT evaluation. Patient could not lift tongue to touch roof of mouth as shown in the photos due to thick tongue tie. More

Tongue Tie Release surgery

Tongue Tie Release surgery After 3 weeks — After 3 weeks

Patient is able to lift tongue to touch the roof of the mouth immediately after the tongue tie release surgery with a CO2 laser. A 3 weeks post-op photo shows child lifting the tongue with no restriction. According to mom patient is pronouncing words clearly and is trying new foods. He has also increased in weight since the previous visits. More

What are tongue-tie?

A tongue-tie is a condition that affects many children and adults, in which the connective tissue between the tongue and the floor of the mouth – called the frenulum – is too small, short, and/or overly tight.

What causes tongue-tie?

Tongue-ties develop naturally as a baby forms in the womb. Genetics is primarily thought to be responsible for tongue- lip-ties. Tongue-ties do not spontaneously occur in adulthood, though symptoms of a tongue-tie may become more pronounced or bothersome as the child grows into adolescence and adulthood.

How do I know if my baby has a tongue-tie?

In some cases, tongue-tie symptoms are mild and do not cause any problems. Some of the most common signs and symptoms of a tongue-tie include:

Difficulty breastfeeding or latching

Breastfeeding causes pain for mother

Difficulty bottle-feeding

Loss of appetite

Fussiness and irritability (babies)

Notch in tip of tongue

Heart-shaped tongue

Difficulty pronouncing certain words and sounds

Inability to stick tongue out past bottom lip

Clicking or Smacking noise during breastfeeding

Slow weight gain or lack of weight gain

Extremely fatigued by nursing

Colic or gas pain in babies

Narrow jaw development

In adults, the complications of a tongue-tie can lead to other issues due to overcompensation or adjustments made to eating and speaking. These can include TMJ problems, sleep disruptions, and others.

Relieve tongue-tie symptoms at any age with laser frenectomy in Allen, TX

If you or your child are struggling to eat or speak properly, it may be due to tongue-tie or lip-tie. Find relief from the uncomfortable symptoms of tongue- and lip-tie today by calling Cuddly Smiles Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics to schedule your consultation for laser tongue-tie treatment in Allen, TX with Dr. Yvonne Felli today.

Location

Cuddly Smiles