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How Long Does A Frenectomy Take To Heal?
A frenectomy can be completed in a single visit, and it serves to improve the quality of your dental health and the look of your smile. At Durham Tongue Tie Laser Clinic, we focus on aesthetic and implant dentistry. By using our cutting-edge technology and affordable...
The Effects of Tongue-ties on Speech
Tongue-ties occur whenever the tongue's range of motion is restricted, and this happens when there is overdeveloped tissue that tethers the tongue to the floor of the mouth. This is a condition that needs to be treated; otherwise, it can prevent a person from being...
Should An Infant’s Lip Tie Be Treated?
When the labial frenulum is very tight, a lip tie will occur as this is the piece of tissue that attaches the upper lip to the gums, and this tightness will make it harder for a person to move their upper lip. This can be very problematic when it comes to babies...
Laser Frenectomies: Are They Safe For Your Child?
Laser frenectomies remove the connective tissue at either the top or the bottom of the mouth, and this procedure is done whenever a child experiences certain speech, eating or orthodontic problems. It’s natural for parents to feel concerned about this procedure, but...
What You Need to Know About Oral Frenectomies
A frenectomy, also known as a frenotomy, is any procedure where the binding tissue on the body is cut or modified in any way. Frenectomy operations are pretty common, especially during the infant stages of life. In many cases, however, the term will refer to an oral...
What is a lip-tie?
What is a lip-tie? A lip-tie is a condition that babies are born with. It is fairly easy to spot in a child as most of the symptoms and identifiers are physical. A lip-tie is where the small skin tissue in between the lower or upper lip and the gums below or in...