[INDIANA, 10/26/2018] – Tongue and lip ties are congenital anomalies wherein the short band of tissue under the tongue or upper lip restricts a person's tongue or upper lip motion.

While it may seem like a minor problem, tongue and lip ties can cause problems to infants. Babies need full tongue and lip motion to latch, suck, and seal properly on their mom's breast or the bottle nipple when feeding.

Tongue and lip ties may also affect speech in infants and toddlers. They might not be able to articulate words properly with a limited range of tongue motion.

Tongue and lip ties need to be fixed as early as possible. Fixing them in infancy significantly lessens the trauma when the children are older. Mahoney Family Dentistry understands this and makes the tongue and lip tie procedure even more convenient by using laser technology.

What to Expect from Mahoney Family Dentistry's Laser Tongue and Lip Tie Treatment

The highly trained staff at Mahoney Family Dentistry takes special care of both the infant patient and the parent. The accompanying parent may be asked about the baby's details and how the tongue or lip tie has been affecting breastfeeding.

Instead of clipping infants' tongue and lip ties, Mahoney Family Dentistry uses laser technology. This procedure quickly severs the tissue that causes the problem and cauterizes the site. The laser energy seals the blood vessels, so there's little to no bleeding. The overall procedure only lasts for a few minutes. Once the procedure is complete, the parent will receive a thorough explanation of what to do post-operation.

At Mahoney Family Dentistry, parents can make sure that their child receives a quick and painless tongue and lip tie treatment at the caring hands of experts.

About Mahoney Family Dentistry

Mahoney Family Dentistry is a dental practice in South Bend, Indiana. The clinic is dedicated to restoring and enhancing the beauty of people one smile at a time using state-of-the-art equipment and procedures.

Contact Mahoney Family Dentistry today at (547) 272-0466 to schedule an appointment or visit http://www.mahoneydds.com/.