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?
If you have any of these concerns with yourself or your children, a tongue and/or lip tie may be to blame. Infants can be seen by Dr. Wonderly as soon as the problem becomes evident, as early as days after birth. Use of a CO2 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 a breathe + breathe baby ambassador through The Breathe Institute located in Los Angeles, CA under the direction of Dr. Zaghi ENT.
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