Laser Frenectomy, Tongue, Cheek, & Liptie Treatments in Arkansas City
what is a frenulum?
A frenulum (also called frenum, lingual frenum, or lingual frenulum) is a band of tissue that connects the tongue to the floor of your mouth, and your lips to your gums. The tongue frenulum, for instance, is the small fold of tissue connecting the bottom of your tongue to the floor of your mouth.
Want to see the frenulum of your tongue? Find a mirror, open your mouth wide, and touch your tongue to the roof of your mouth. You'll see the fold of connective tissue. Some people are born with a frenulum that is too short which can lead to a variety of issues throughout life and interfere with the normal alignment of teeth or to constrict the movement of the tongue or lips. This is called a tongue tie or a lip tie and can be treated with a minor laser surgery called a frenectomy.
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Infant Frenectomies
If your baby is struggling to nurse or latch onto their bottle, they may be dealing with a tongue or lip tie. Our frenectomies can help them breathe, eat, and sleep better — both now and in the long-run!
Learn MoreKid & Adult Frenectomies
When left untreated, tongue and lip ties can cause headaches, migraines, TMD, and other issues. You or your child deserve to live pain-free. Schedule a frenectomy today!
Learn MoreMyofunctional Therapy
Before and after a frenectomy, it’s important to train the lips, tongue, mouth, and face to get used to this new normal! Our exercises are designed to align facial features so the tongue can heal properly.
Learn MorePost-Op Care
The healing process is a journey, and we’re right by your side as you navigate it. We’ll provide thorough post-op instructions so you or your child can ensure a swift recovery.
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What is Oral Myofunctional Therapy?
Myofunctional Therapy helps to re-pattern the function of the tongue pre and post releases. Goals of myofunctional therapy would be to optimize oral posture, help proper swallowing while eating, dilate the airway, and foster optimal growth and development.
Eat With Ease
Babies nurse and bottle-feed easier and older children eat quicker and feel satisfied longer. Mom's also report less pain with nursing.
Sleep Peacefully
Infants and children often sleep more soundly as they can breathe through their noses, which can also improve behavior throughout the day.
Speak With Confidence
Small children, who are just learning to speak, often form their first words with less difficulty, while older children speak with added clarity.
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Tethered Oral
Tissues can
cause multiple
problems
Does your infant...
- Struggle to nurse or take a bottle?
- Leak milk from his or her mouth while eating?
- Make clicking or smacking noises when eating?
- Display reflux or colic symptoms?
- Experience lots of gas or continually fuss?
Does your older child...
- Sleep restlessly?
- Speak softly (mumble) or struggle to be understood?
- Exhibit slow or picky eating?
- Choke or gag on liquids or foods?
- Have a strong gag reflex?
- Show signs of a speech delay?
- Grind teeth at night, snore, or sleep with his or her mouth open?
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