Tongue Tie

WEBVTT 00:00:05.167 --> 00:00:08.400 Frenectomy is a procedure where we cut either 00:00:08.467 --> 00:00:12.667 if a person comes in with a tongue or lip tie, is a common term for it. 00:00:13.067 --> 00:00:17.720 We use the Soleil laser to vaporize that tissue, basically. 00:00:17.960 --> 00:00:20.800 No sutures are involved, minimal bleeding is involved, 00:00:21.167 --> 00:00:25.933 and it helps, for instance, infants with nursing difficulties, 00:00:26.200 --> 00:00:31.233 and also individuals that might have a tongue-tie and speech difficulties. 00:00:31.560 --> 00:00:35.400 Because the laser energy is so precise, it cuts quickly. 00:00:35.467 --> 00:00:38.795 Again, there's minimal bleeding, reduced pain, 00:00:38.995 --> 00:00:41.533 and the healing is proving to be quicker. 00:00:41.600 --> 00:00:45.667 As long as they're doing the stretching exercises to maintain 00:00:45.867 --> 00:00:50.567 the original surgical architecture, can have great results.