Are You Wondering if Your Child is Lip or Tongue-Tied?
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What is Tongue-Tie?
is a medical condition, also known as ankyloglossia, in which the thin membrane of tissue connecting the bottom of the tongue to the floor of the mouth (frenulum) is shorter than normal. This can restrict movement of the tongue and cause difficulty with breastfeeding, eating, or speaking. In some cases, it may even affect a child’s overall health which is why we recommend consulting with our pediatric dentists in Okemos, MI.
One of the most is difficulty breastfeeding due to poor latch-on and slow weight gain in babies. Other signs include clicking noises while nursing, lip blisters, as well as problems with speech development.
How the Michigan Tongue-Tie & Airway Center Can Help
Dr. Neeru Ramaswami is a board-certified pediatric dentist and is also certified by the Academy of Laser Dentistry. As a pediatric dentist, she has advanced training in dental and orofacial development for children of all ages. Dr. Ramaswami performs laser tongue and lip-tie release surgery, which is typically a blood-free and painless procedure easily accomplished in the office WITHOUT the need for general anesthesia. Contact our office if you believe your child may be lip or tongue tied.
Why Choose the Michigan Tongue-Tie & Airway Center?
Education-based approach to make the best decision for you and your child.
Our use a CO2 laser which offers a painless and fast procedure, typically about 30 seconds for infants.
Collaborative approach to feeding problems.
Meet Dr. Neeru Ramaswami
Dr. Ramaswami has a special interest in infant oral health, and in treating children with special health care needs, and has served on the Michigan Department of Public Health Strategic Planning Commission for children with special health needs. She is also passionate about promoting breastfeeding awareness and helps many infants, children, and families by performing laser tongue tie releases.
Her advocacy efforts for underprivileged children and work with her medical colleagues were recognized with the Child Health Care Provider Award in 2008 to honor her work as an outstanding child advocate in Genesee County.
Does Your Infant Show Any of These Symptoms?
Poor Weight Gain
Noisy Suckling or Clicking
Reflux or Colic Symptoms
Gas Pain
If so, you should schedule a consultation.
Why the CO2 Laser for Tongue-Tie Release?
Tongue-tie and lip-tie revision with CO2 laser can be life-changing. The following are benefits of using the CO2 laser:
Greater surgical precision
Less postoperative pain
Reduced swelling
Reduced risk of infection
Reduced bleeding
Minimal wound contraction and scarring
Elimination of suture
We’re Kid-Approved
“Very knowledgeable and helpful! My kiddo loves going to the dentist! They were also able to identify a tongue and lip tie problem in my infant and completely changed our breastfeeding experience!”
— A. Arnold
“We love Discover Smiles for our 2 little ones! Both of our children needed tongue/lip tie revisions, which were handled and explained excellently, and our now 2 1/2 year old loves going to the dentist because she has had such a good (and fun!) experience! Absolutely recommend to someone looking for quality and compassionate dental care for their kids!”
— R. DeWitt
“Dr. Ramaswami and her staff were incredible. They took plenty of time to explain the procedure (tongue and lip tie) beforehand and answered any questions we had, which were very few as they covered everything. I would recommend her to anybody seeking a pediatric dentist.”
— J. Homan