Welcome To Durham Tongue Tie Laser Clinic
At Durham Tongue Tie Laser Clinic, we use an Erbium YAG laser to provide tongue and lip tie releases to infants, children and adults.
Dr. Robert is a general dentist and works in collaboration with an Internationally Board Certified Lactation Consultant to provide diagnosis and treatment for tongue and lip ties. Additionally, we provide nursing and solid-food consultation for infants. Our practice specifically focuses on infants 9 months and under who are having challenges relating to nursing and feeding. We also provide treatment to children and adults who have been diagnosed by an Oral Myofunctional Therapist, Speech-Language Pathologist or a Medical Doctor. Between the ages of 8 months and 6 years, we recommend seeking treatment with a pediatric dentist or pediatrician.
What is a Tongue/Lip Tie?
Tongue Tie
Lip Tie
Symptoms
Below are lists of symptoms commonly experienced by infants, moms and children or adults who are suffering from a tongue and/or lip tie.
For Baby
Poor latching
Falls asleep during feeding
Slides on and off nipple
Cries/fusses often
Reflux symptoms
Spits up often
For Mom
Painful nursing
Poor latching
Cracked, creased or flattened nipples
Bleeding or lipstick shaped nipples
Poor breast drainage
Plugged ducts
For Children/Adults
A tethered oral tissue can have many long-term implications. These may include:
Speech issues
Food aversions
Enlarged tonsils and adenoids
Multiple ear infections
Our Team
Blogs
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Frenectomy Procedure Tips
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