by Lafayette Pediatric Dentistry | Jun 27, 2025 | Tongue Tie
A lot of times, when we think about a dentist, we think about teeth and gum issues and not much else. But pediatric dentists actually do way more, especially during your child’s early development years. Pediatric dentists are also trained to spot and help with...
by Lafayette Pediatric Dentistry | Nov 25, 2024 | Tongue Tie
If your baby has recently undergone a tongue or lip tie release, you’ve likely been advised to do stretches as part of their aftercare. We understand that this part of the process can be incredibly challenging. Many parents tell us their little ones cry during...
by Lafayette Pediatric Dentistry | Nov 22, 2023 | Tongue Tie
For many parents, feeding their baby is far from the beautiful bonding experience they imagined. Their little ones scream in frustration when latching, with milk dribbling down their chin as they seem to swallow more air than milk. Other parents watch their toddlers...
by Lafayette Pediatric Dentistry | Apr 14, 2023 | Tongue Tie
Tongue-ties, also referred to as ankyloglossia, are the improper development of the tissue (frenum) that connects the underside of the tongue to the floor of the mouth. This restricts the tongue from moving freely and functioning properly. The frenum may be attached...
