Baby after frenectomy

Infant in dental chair for frenectomy post-op check

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Leslie Haller, DMD board certified laser dentist

tongue tie

tongue tie that does not attach at the tip but is nevertheless causing problems with nursing

Frog in Love

with permission from www.zoo-co.com

girl sticking out tongue

Baby with reflux

Young tongue tie frenectomy patient

Dr. Haller with young tongue tie frenectomy patient

tongue tie frenectomy patient

Anterior tongue tie attaches at tip of the lip

Oliver's tongue tie

Posterior tongue tie attaches at the back of the tongue

Oliver's tongue tie

Tongue tied infant

tongue tie frenectomy patient

upper lip tie attaches at the edge of the crest - notice anterior tongue tie is slightly visible too

Green Monster

with permission from www.zoo-co.com

monkeybrushingteeth

after tongue tie frenectomy

great nursing - good wide deep latch, upper lip making a seal around the areola - no clicking sounds during nursing

lactation support

lactation support is important - find a lactation consultant at La Leche League or look for lactation consultants in your area

happy breastfeeding mom

Breastfeeding should be a positive experience for both mother and baby. If breastfeeding is painful, check for a tongue and/or upper-lip tie

Lightscalpel CO2 laser handpiece

A CO2 laser is the best laser for doing frenectomies

laughing infant

The CO2 laser is the best for all frenectomies - tongue and upper-lip

upper-lip frenum attachments

Four types of upper-lip frenum attachments. Photos taken from a Maxillary label frenum attachment in children by Elizabeth Boutsi and Dimitris Tatakis, in the International Journal of Pediatric Dentistry

HSDM Bulletin

Memories! Leslie Haller, DMD Graduation from HSDM