{"id":302,"date":"2018-10-17T14:12:23","date_gmt":"2018-10-17T14:12:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.enclavedental.com\/blog\/?p=302"},"modified":"2020-08-06T16:02:15","modified_gmt":"2020-08-06T16:02:15","slug":"holistic-dentist-southlake-15","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.enclavedental.com\/blog\/2018\/10\/17\/holistic-dentist-southlake-15\/","title":{"rendered":"Laser Treatment for Lip and Tongue Tie from Holistic Dentist"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-303\" src=\"https:\/\/www.enclavedental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/AdobeStock_43177919-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"portrait of a smiling baby\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.enclavedental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/AdobeStock_43177919-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.enclavedental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/AdobeStock_43177919-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.enclavedental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/AdobeStock_43177919-1024x683.jpeg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Lip and tongue tie are not at all uncommon for babies &#8212; and when either is present, they need to be corrected to prevent issues with nutrition, speech, and oral development. Visiting a holistic dentist in Southlake can help your baby enjoy a more comfortable and easier <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">frenectomy<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (the procedure for treating lip\/tongue tie). Keep reading to learn why a dentist like Dr. Thomas prefers the CO2 soft tissue laser for frenectomies.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Is Lip\/Tongue Tie?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lip\/tongue tie is a condition in which there is excess tissue connecting the lip or tongue to the mouth. This bit of tissue is known as a \u201cfrenulum\u201d &#8212; and when it is too tight or restrictive, the frenulum can cause real issues for baby as they grow. Some of the problems that can occur as a result of lip\/tongue tie include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Difficulty latching on during feeding<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pain while breastfeeding<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Low mobility of the tongue<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A gassy or irritable baby<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frequent feedings<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The treatment for lip\/tongue tie requires removing the excess tissue to allow the proper range of motion for the lip and\/or tongue. It is best to perform the frenectomy as early as the lip\/tongue tie is detected to prevent any issues with the baby\u2019s development. If the problem is detected right after birth, it may be corrected quickly and easily at the hospital &#8212; if not, you can visit a holistic dentist or doctor for a safe, comfortable, and effective procedure.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Benefits of CO2 Soft Tissue Laser for Lip\/Tongue Tie<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The traditional method of correcting lip\/tongue tie has required a scalpel and sutures &#8212; an invasive procedure associated with moderate discomfort and longer healing times. However, today the lip\/tongue tie can be performed with a soft tissue laser. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your holistic dentist prefers the CO2 laser, a state-of-the-art option which uses a maximally efficient wavelength for increased precision and comfort. With the CO2 laser, a concentrated beam of light allows your holistic dentist to cut through the excess tissue in seconds. This method offers a number of benefits for baby and parents alike. Some of the most considerable advantages of the soft tissue laser for frenectomy include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More comfortable procedure<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Laser minimizes bleeding<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Virtually no discomfort during the procedure<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No stitches are required<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Baby can feed immediately after <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Faster recovery<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you suspect or have just learned that your baby has lip or tongue tie, visiting a holistic dentist for a laser frenectomy is a wonderful way to ensure your little one has the most comfortable, easiest time throughout. Don\u2019t delay in seeking treatment &#8212; the sooner you have it taken care of, the better! <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meet the Dentist<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b><i>Dr. Preetha Thomas<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a holistic dentist offering general dentistry services for patients of all ages. Using state-of-the-art technologies like the soft tissue laser for frenectomies, Dr. Thomas offers comfortable and effective treatments at Enclave Dental. To learn more about lip\/tongue tie, you are invited to contact your dentist in Southlake at <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=enclave+dental+phone&amp;oq=enclave+dental+phone&amp;aqs=chrome..69i57j69i59l2.2430j0j9&amp;sourceid=chrome&amp;ie=UTF-8#\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(817) 912-1218<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lip and tongue tie are not at all uncommon for babies &#8212; and when either is present, they need to be corrected to prevent issues with nutrition, speech, and oral development. Visiting a holistic dentist in Southlake can help your baby enjoy a more comfortable and easier frenectomy (the procedure for treating lip\/tongue tie). 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