Tongue and Lip Tie Treatment - Lorton, VA
Tongue and lips ties are physical conditions that restrict the use of the tongue or lips in infants and children. These restrictions often cause various issues and have been documented to affect around 20 percent of the population in America. Both conditions can cause issues concerning:
- Eating and feeding freely and with comfort (breast, bottle, fork, and spoon)
- Gaps in the development of emerging teeth
- Speech difficulty
- Sleeping difficulty
- Breathing problems
- And more
Because every child is unique, we can’t detail your child’s exact procedure without first meeting and examining them. However, some of the most common issues that parents should look for in babies include:
- Pain for the mother when breastfeeding
- Difficulty bottle-feeding
- Shallow latching
- Fussiness or frustration when nursing
- Excessive gas or spitting up (reflux)
- Dribbling from the mouth
- Audible sounds such as smacking or clicking when feeding
- Poor or below average weight gain
Likewise, parents should look for issues in older children, including difficulty with speech development, sleeping difficulties, headaches and other pains in the jaw and neck area, and more. It’s not uncommon for tongue-tie symptoms to go unnoticed by parents until their child has reached toddlerhood or older. Fortunately, the advanced laser technology used by Dr. Toyer and her team can perform these frenectomy procedures with precision in patients from Lorton and surrounding communities.
Schedule A Lorton Tongue Tie or Lip Tie Consultation
If you are considering a tongue-tie or lip-tie procedure near Lorton, VA, Dr. April Toyer at Smileworld Pediatric Dentistry can help. Our team will work with you to determine the best treatment option for your needs. Contact us today to schedule a consultation.
