It’s a tongue-tie condition where it can be uncomfortable for people. It can affect the way they speak, the way they chew their food. But we have a way here, using lasers, which is minimally invasive, almost no recovery time, and it’s very effective. And you can do it very quickly too. And it just is really…it can be a game changer for most.
Help Your Child’s Oral Function With Tongue-Tie Treatment in Lafayette
If you’ve noticed that your child has trouble chewing or forming certain sounds, or that they have a thick band of tissue between their tongue and the floor of their mouth, they may benefit from tongue-tie treatment in Lafayette. Dr. Keene can free this tissue with a simple procedure called a frenectomy. It will help your child:
- Chew and eat easier
- Develop normal speech patterns so they avoid embarrassment
- Make it easier to talk and communicate as they grow older
- Improve their self-image so they feel more comfortable making new friends
Call us today at 720-599-4479 to schedule a consultation. Give your child the help they need with treatment from Keene Smiles.
A Tongue-Tie Procedure Is Quick & Easy
As a parent, you naturally want what’s best for your child. Whether it’s providing them with nutritious food, good schools, or a safe and secure home, you make sure they have all they need to be happy and successful. Your child’s oral health is also important. Making sure they get dental cleanings and exams twice a year goes a long way toward helping them enjoy a healthy smile for life.
However, some children are born with a condition known as tongue-tie. With this condition, your child’s tongue is tethered to the bottom of their mouth by a band of tissue known as the frenulum. As a baby, it can make it difficult for them to nurse. As they get older, it can interfere with their everyday lives and make them self-conscious when talking and eating.
Taking care of a tongue-tie condition is relatively simple:
- We can offer child-safe laughing gas to keep your child calm and relaxed.
- Dr. Keene will either snip the frenulum or use a laser to gently separate the tongue from its tether.
- With either approach, there is minimal discomfort and your child will heal quickly.
Following the procedure, your child has greater control over their tongue. This makes eating and talking easier. They will no longer worry about embarrassment caused by their tongue-tie condition.
We can also help with a lip-tie, where a band of tissue between the lower lip and gums restricts the movement of the lip.
Call Keene Smiles today at 720-599-4479 for more information about tongue-tie treatment in Lafayette.
Some children with tongue-ties don’t experience problems, or the tongue-tie sometimes loosens as your child gets older. However, a tongue-tie can often lead to future problems if ignored. Not being able to nurse properly can cause malnutrition in infants. As they get older, your child may experience speech problems too.
The reasons for tongue-ties are relatively unknown, although genetics play a role. While it’s most common for infants and young children, it’s been seen in teens and older adults too. Not everyone has issues with a tongue-tie, though, so it may have gone unnoticed.
You should come for a consultation if you notice your child is having trouble latching on during breastfeeding. You may also notice poor suction while nursing, low weight gain or weight loss, limited movement of the tongue, or a high incidence of gas or acid reflux. Your dentist will perform an examination and determine if a frenectomy is right for you and your baby. The longer you wait, the more difficulties your child may have, so don’t hesitate to give us a call.