Laser Frenectomy for Tongue Tied Babies

The Laser Center for Pediatric Frenectomies, LLC works with parents, physicians, and lactation consultants to correct problems of tongue and lip ties in infants and toddlers.

Ankyloglossia, a congenital oral condition also known as “tongue tie” can limit tongue and lip movement, having a significant impact on:

• Breastfeeding – The infant can often not get enough milk, causing failure to thrive issues. They may have trouble latching and can also choke and gag. Mom also suffers when this happen with sore nipples and other breast issues.
• Speech Development – By the age of 3, many children with Ankyloglossia develop significant speech problems. If over half of your three year-old’s speech cannot be understood, they may have a tongue or lip tie.
• Orofacial Growth – Children with tongue and lip ties can also have persistent dental problems and develop a gap between their front teeth.

It is important to diagnose and correct these anomalies early in life, as they become much harder to address later on. To learn more, visit our Frenectomy Info page or call us at 724-205-9610.

Safe, Quick, Fast Healing Laser Frenectomies

The state-of-the-art solution to tongue tie is a laser frenectomy. Learn more on our Frenectomy Info page.

In Greensburg, Dr. Keith Gjebre and Dr. Gregory Lane are excited to be the first dentists in the area to bring laser frenectomy treatment to Westmoreland County and surrounding areas. Both doctors are certified by the Academy of Laser Dentistry and are proud to have been mentored by ground breaking laser frenectomy specialist Dr. Martin Kaplan.

If your pediatrician, lactation consultant, or health care professional believes that your child needs a frenectomy, or if you suspect breast feeding issues, we will be happy to consult with you and examine your child.

At the Laser Center for Pediatric Frenectomies, our staff is happy to work with pediatricians, parents, and lactation consultants, to make sure that babies are healthy and thriving.

To schedule an appointment, or to learn more, call us at 724-205-9610, or use our easy to use contact form.