Children’s Tongue-Ties Southampton
Improve Your Child’s Speech and Breathing
Sometimes the symptoms of a tongue-tie go unnoticed during infancy. However, as your child gets older, you may start to see additional problems associated with an overly restricted tongue. Ignoring the issue is never a good idea; we recommend calling our team at Philadelphia Tongue and Lip Tie Center as soon as possible to let us know about your child’s tongue-tie. Once we have examined their mouth, we can put them on the path toward improved health and better development by performing a frenectomy here in Southampton.
Why Choose Philadelphia Tongue and Lip Tie Center for Children’s Tongue-Tie Treatment?
- Dentist Who Has Completed Thousands of Frenectomies
- Treatments Performed with Gentle Lasers
- In-Network with Various Insurance Plans
How Tongue-Ties Can Affect Speech
Being able to move the tongue properly is essential for speaking clearly. Children with tongue-ties may have trouble pronouncing certain words, particularly those that include r, l, t, d, and th sounds. On top of that, it’s not uncommon for tongue-ties to lead to lisps, stuttering, and slurred speech. In many cases, speech therapy alone won’t be enough to resolve these issues; having the tongue-tie treated may be the best way to improve your child’s ability to speak.
How Tongue-Ties Can Impact Sleep
You may not think that a tongue-tie would have any effect on the quality of your child’s sleep. However, this condition can cause your little one to breathe through their mouth while they’re slumbering. Not only can this lead to chronic snoring, but it may even ultimately result in sleep apnea – a potentially dangerous sleep disorder. Treating a tongue-tie could be vital for helping your child get the sleep they need to grow and develop properly.
Benefits of Laser Frenectomies
With a laser frenectomy, our team can get rid of the tissue that is preventing your child’s tongue from moving properly. Rest assured that this procedure is nothing to be afraid of. The lasers that we use are very gentle; in fact, we often don’t even need to numb the patient’s mouth. On top of that, the area being treated will be cauterized right away thanks to the laser, thus keeping any bleeding to a minimum.