I received a news release for laser correction of ankyloglossia today. The
story is about a six y o boy having this laser surgery done on his frenulum. I
extracted these paragraphs from it.  Unfortunately their web site does not yet
have FAQs operational nor are their brochures available on-line.  But you can
check for locations of dentists. I e-mailed them to ask about both.  I was
hoping their site might have specific information about laser correction of
tongue-tie.

"Tongue-ties can affect people of all ages: newborns, young children and
adults," says Dr. Lawrence Kotlow, a board-certified pediatric dentist practicing
in Albany, NY.  "Parents and newborns can become frustrated when mothers
cannot nurse due to the infant's inability to latch on to a mother's breast."

"Mothers of newborns with tongue-tie frequently have a history of difficult
nursing.  A quick procedure for infants allows easier nursing and relieves
mothers of the fear of pain.  For many dentists, including Dr. Kotlow, the results
are personally gratifying.  "By using the newest laser technology in my
practice, and using it appropriately, I hope to help remove the 'fear' of going to
the dentist."

"The Academy of Laser Dentistry (ALD) is devoted to clinical education,
research and the development of standards and guidelines for the safe and effective
use of dental lasers technology.  For more information, contact the Academy
at 1-877-LASERS6 (1-877-527-3776) or visit the Academy's web site at
http://www.laserdentistry.org."

Mardrey Swenson IBCLC

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