Tongue and Lip Tie Laser Treatment in St. Johns & Yulee, FL
Help your child eat, sleep, and speak better with this gentle laser procedure.
Signs Your Child Has a Tongue or Lip Tie
Tongue and lip tiesThis link opens a new tab to the Jacksonville Tongue Tie Center website are common, and although they aren’t life-threatening, they can have a serious impact on your child’s development and life. Contact us if your child shows any of these symptoms:
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Difficulty nursing or taking a bottle
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Reflux or colic
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Leaks milk while eating
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Slow weight gain
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Lots of gas or continually fussy
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Clicking or smacking noises when eating
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Restless sleep
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Mumble words or struggle to be understood
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Teeth grinding
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Delayed speech
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Snoring
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Slow or picky eater
Get Help in Less than a Minute
Our laser frenectomy is quick, precise, and painless.
We offer the LightScalpel special laser treatment…Opens a new window to the official website… (not found at many pediatric offices), which releases the tongue or lip tie so your child can live without unnecessary restrictions. There are no scalpels or stitches involved.
The release procedure is recommended by moms! Parents have reported dramatic improvements when nursing infants and improved eating habits in older children.
We all know how a good night’s sleep can impact your child’s entire day. After this procedure, your little ones will be able to sleep soundly as the tongue returns to its ideal position, and they can enjoy breathing through their nose.
When it comes to speech, there are no guarantees. However, studies have shown positive results after the tongue is released, including improved clarity and less difficulty when children pronounce certain words.
Your child's comfort is a top priority.
Great dentist's office and friendly staff! They were also able to give me an appointment in the same week I called.
Lisa G., 5-Star Google Review
Dr. Matt Bright is on a mission to raise awareness about tongue and lip tiesThis link opens a new tab to the Jacksonville Tongue Tie Center website, which can cause children serious problems. Using laser technology, your pediatric dentist can remove these restrictions gently and accurately.
He also collaborates with specialists like lactation consultants and speech therapists for proper follow-up and post-treatment care for revisions.
Benefit from fast, efficient, and comfortable care at Bright Smiles Pediatric Dentistry.
Get Tongue & Lip-Tie Relief Quickly
Speed
The procedure is over in less than a minute, and the healing time is short. You may be able to breastfeed immediately after.
No Pain
Your child will enjoy relief with no pain or very little if any bleeding. Typically, no anesthesia is needed.
Successful Results
The laser is extremely precise and reduces the risk of infections or complications afterward.