Encino, CALifornia
Lip & Tongue Ties
Does my child need their lip or tongue to be released?
Determining whether your child needs their lip or tongue tie released is a decision made after careful evaluation. This decision hinges on the extent of the tie and the difficulties/restrictions your child is experiencing as a result.
Get an airway evaluation
By assessing your child's airway, we gain valuable insights into their breathing patterns and overall oral health. It’s not just about looking cute when they’re sleeping—it’s about ensuring they breathe properly!
Collaboration is key in our approach. We work hand-in-hand with local specialists including lactation consultants, speech therapists, oral surgeons, and orthodontists to ensure the best outcomes for your child.
Airway evaluations offer the benefit of early detection of potential problems. We can take steps to optimize your child’s oral health from the get-go!
These evaluations are critical in understanding your child's unique needs. This helps in devising a comprehensive treatment plan that suits them.
With an airway evaluation, you'll get peace of mind knowing you're being proactive about your child's health. It's all about ensuring their bright smiles and hearty laughs continue to light up your world!
The Lip & Tongue Tie
Treatment Process
Step 1
Dr. Noam starts with a comprehensive evaluation to assess the extent of the lip or tongue tie and its impact on your child's daily functions.
Step 2
If a release is needed, Dr. Noam uses a painless technique using an advanced laser to free the restricted tissue. The process is quick, and we ensure your little one is comfortable.
Step 3
After the procedure, our Encino pediatric dentist provides detailed aftercare instructions and schedules follow-up visits to monitor your child's healing process and progress.
We can't wait to see you smile big!
Schedule Your Child's First Appointment
Lip & Tongue Tie Benefits
Improved Feeding
Releasing a lip or tongue tie can help improve feeding difficulties, making mealtimes more enjoyable for your baby and less stressful for you.
Enhanced Speech Development
Resolving these ties can also help with speech development, ensuring your child can express themselves clearly and confidently.
Better Oral Health
By addressing lip and tongue ties early on, we can prevent potential dental and orthodontic issues down the road, protecting your child's sparkling smile.
Better Oral Health
Releasing a tongue tie can result in proper resting tongue position on the palate, allowing your child to sleep with their mouth closed and breathe nasally.
Enhanced Nasal Breathing
Releasing a tongue tie can result in proper resting tongue position on the palate, allowing your child to sleep with their mouth closed and breathe nasally.
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