What to Expect During Your Child’s Tongue & Lip-Tie Appointment
3 Simple yet Effective Steps to Treatment
Step 2: Treatment
Infants are placed in a fresh swaddle and all patients are given protective eyewear. Gentle laser release of the tethered oral tissues (TOTs) is performed, generally taking under a minute for infants and young children. Before and after photos are taken, which are reviewed with the parents after treatment.
Step 1: Consultation
The first step is getting to know you and your child. Prior to the visit, you will be asked to complete a tongue and lip-tie questionnaire, which will assess for any potential symptoms. At the visit, we will:
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Review symptoms and how they may relate to ties
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Perform an examination and make a diagnosis
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Review the treatment process and after-care
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Provide time for questions and answers
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We know sometimes every day can make a difference, so we're always prepared to provide same-day treatment for infants
Step 3: Recovery
After treatment is completed, your child is brought back to you. Post-operative stretches are briefly demonstrated, and mothers are then encouraged to breastfeed their infants in the privacy of the consultation room. Older children get a prize and are usually ready to go off and play right after!