At Lansdowne Pediatric Dentistry, your child’s care is led by Dr. Sheyda Maghsoudi, a board certified pediatric dentist with advanced training in laser frenectomy procedures and a special focus on airway and oral function. She is also a member of the American Laser Study Club, staying at the forefront of the latest advancements in laser dentistry to provide the highest level of care. Dr. Sheyda combines clinical precision with a gentle, child centered approach to create a safe and comfortable experience for infants and children.
Using the LightScalpel CO₂ laser, widely regarded as the gold standard in soft tissue laser dentistry, she performs minimally invasive lip tie and tongue tie releases with exceptional precision. This advanced technology allows for reduced bleeding, minimal discomfort, and faster healing, all while supporting improved feeding, speech, breathing, and overall development.
At times, the small bands of tissue under the lip or tongue, known as frenum, can pose challenges for children in terms of speech, feeding, or dental alignment. A frenectomy is a precise and minimally invasive procedure that addresses these concerns by releasing these tissues to promote optimal oral function. At Lansdowne Pediatric Dentistry, we employ advanced laser technology for the release of lip- and tongue-ties.
A tongue-tie, a physical limitation of the tongue’s movement, affects approximately 20% of the population, leading to various challenges. Similarly, a lip-tie restricts the normal movement of the upper lip, potentially causing issues with nursing, challenges in brushing the top teeth, and even contributing to tooth gaps.
Given the intricate nature of the muscles in the tongue and lip, these conditions can significantly affect essential oral functions. Tongue- or lip-ties may result in complications related to nursing, feeding, dental health, speech development, sleep, and breathing. The impact can extend into adulthood, manifesting as sleep problems, headaches, neck and shoulder pain, as well as speech-related issues.
