Lip + Tongue
Frenectomies
Does your infant...
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Struggle to nurse or take a bottle?
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Leak milk from his or her mouth while eating?
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Make clicking or smacking noises when eating?
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Exhibit slow or poor weight gain?
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Display reflux or colic symptoms?
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Experience lots of gas or continually fuss?
Does your older child or yourself as an adult...
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Sleep restlessly?
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Speak softly (mumble) or struggle to be understood?
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Exhibit slow or picky eating?
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Choke or gag on liquids or foods?
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Have a strong gag reflex?
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Show signs of a speech delay or impediments?
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Grind teeth at night, snore, or sleep with his or her mouth open?
Benefits of Frenectomy Treatment
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Improved tongue and lip mobility
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Enhanced breastfeeding and feeding function
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Support for proper speech development
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Improved chewing and swallowing patterns
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Better oral hygiene and plaque control
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Support for healthy oral and facial development
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Improved tongue posture and nasal breathing
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Enhanced comfort during orthodontic treatment
Gentle, Modern Care
If you have any of these concerns with yourself or your children, a tongue and/or lip tie may be to blame. Our team carefully evaluates each patient to determine whether a frenectomy is appropriate and works closely with other healthcare providers, such as lactation consultants, speech therapists, and myofunctional therapists, to achieve the best possible outcomes.
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Infants can be seen by Dr. Wonderly as soon as the problem becomes evident, as early as days after birth. Use of a CO2 light scalpel laser for treatment eliminates the need to place infants in the operating room or the need for drugs for treatment. The laser allows minimal bleeding, discomfort, and no stitches.
Dr. Wonderly is trained as a breathe + breathe baby provider through The Breathe Institute located in Los Angeles, CA under the direction of Dr. Zaghi ENT and Dr. Chelsea Pinto DDS
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