TONGUE-TIE | LIP-TIE | FRENECTOMY

How Can a Tongue or Lip Release Help Your Baby?

Some babies with a tongue or lip tie have a hard time feeding. They may not nurse well, feel gassy, or have trouble gaining weight. At Milk Tooth, we only do a release if your baby truly needs it. When we do, it can help with feeding, talking, sleeping, breathing, and healthy growth.

Hear from parents who have been in your shoes.

What’s the Milk Tooth Tongue Tie Difference?

Tell Us Your Story

Every mother, child and family have a story that make them special. Our Story Form helps us get to know your situation so we can treat you and your baby as unique individuals.

Discovery Visit

After you have completed your Story Form our team will work to prepare for your Discovery Visit. This is a custom tailored visit to understand you and your baby’s needs.

Preparation

Based on you and your baby’s needs we will personally connect you with the right team of support (lactation, body work, speech, etc.). We will come alongside you and help prepare your baby with red light therapy and video tutorials for you.

Treatment

Dr. Quinn uses a CO2 laser, which provides a quick, precise release that is virtually painless and nearly blood-free.

Recovery

We will set you up with: an outstanding support team, a recovery routine and provide multiple red light therapy sessions to help your baby have the best recovery possible. We plan to have a four-week recovery with stretches of the lip/tongue multiple times a day.

Do you take insurance?

Yes, we are in network with dental insurance PPOs. We are NOT in network with medical insurances. We will bill your dental insurance for you.

What if my baby doesn’t need a release?

We meet a number of babies who do not need a release. This is great news! After understanding your story we will know the right provider(s) to connect you and your baby with.

Why use a CO2 laser?

We do not simply snip or clip with scissors. A CO2 laser is precise, quick, virtually painless and often blood-free. This allows us to have a fast, reliable procedure for your baby.

Why use Red Light Therapy?

Red light therapy decreases inflammation, speeds healing and reduces pain. It stimulates more production of type I collagen, the flexible elastic (non scaring) type of collagen that we want in our patient’s healing site.

See What A Tongue Tie Appointment At Milk Tooth Looks Like.

For Now

If your baby can’t latch well, feeding can be challenging for both of you. A tongue or lip tie can make it hard for your baby to move their mouth the right way to nurse. This can lead to low milk supply and pain for mothers. Babies may swallow air and feel gassy or fussy. After a release, nursing is often easier and more comfortable for both babies and mothers.

For The Future

Tongue or lip ties don’t just cause problems with feeding. As your child grows, a tie can also affect how they sleep, talk, eat, and even how their face and smile grow. Treating a strong tie early can help prevent some of these problems. For older children, we work with your doctors to
decide if and when a release is the right choice.

A Caring Environment

“It’s the little details that are vital. Little things make big things happen.” – John Wooden

At Milk Tooth, we care deeply about every detail of your and your baby’s experience. This is personalized care—your baby is not just a number or a statistic. They are unique. They have a story, and we are honored to be part of it.

Not Every Baby Needs A Tongue or Lip Tie Release

A frenectomy (tongue or lip tie release) helps babies when their tissue is too tight to allow proper breastfeeding. Many babies can have tension released and feeding assistance without the surgical frenectomy procedure. We always work with every individual to assess who can find relief without surgery and who needs a release.

Tongue And Lip Ties Are Not Only In Infants

Adults, teens and children can have tongue and lip ties. They can affect: speech, feeding, facial development, teeth alignment, oral hygiene, esthetics and more. If you feel that your child has a restriction we can evaluate them for you.

Tongue and Lip Ties