LightScalpel

Dr. Travis of Franklin Pediatric Dentistry now offers LightScalpel CO2 laser procedures, including tongue- and lip-tie releases (frenectomy) for infants, children, and teens. When restrictive oral tissue affects function, personalized treatment may help address feeding and latch challenges in infants, as well as function-related concerns in older children and teens.

Dr. Travis works collaboratively with lactation consultants and bodywork providers, and believes the best outcomes come from a full team evaluation before any release is performed.

CO2 laser technology allows for a precise, efficient procedure. Many patients experience minimal bleeding, reduced swelling and discomfort, and a smooth recovery, and in many cases sutures are not needed.

To learn more about tongue- and lip-tie care at Franklin Pediatric Dentistry or schedule an evaluation, visit franklinpediatricdental.com/pediatric-dentistry/tongue-lip-release/ or call 414-401-5950. To learn more about the LightScalpel laser and its benefits, please visit: lightscalpel.com/patient-laser-surgery

Dr. Lipkin of Ilya Lipkin DDS Orthodontics in Westwood, NJ, now offers state-of-the-art LightScalpel CO2 laser procedures with a focus on sleep and airway treatments. A LightScalpel frenectomy can release restricted tongue or lip tissue to help improve oral mobility and function. A LightScalpel soft palate treatment may be recommended to address snoring symptoms as part of a personalized sleep and airway care plan.

LightScalpel CO2 laser benefits for patients include minimized bleeding, less swelling and discomfort, reduced risk of infection, shortened procedure time, and smoother recovery. In many frenectomy cases, procedures are bloodless and require no sutures.

Patients in Westwood and surrounding New Jersey communities can learn more or schedule a consultation by visiting gotbraces.com or calling 201-666-4646. To learn more about the LightScalpel laser and its benefits, please visit: lightscalpel.com/patient-laser-surgery

Before, during and after photos of a Level 3 tongue-tie revision in one of our adult patients. 👅 Many adults don’t realize that a tongue-tie can contribute to neck tension, speech fatigue, swallowing issues, and even poor sleep quality. Releasing it (even in adulthood) can be a total game-changer for overall wellness!

Airway dentistry is getting mainstream attention.

A recent Vogue wellness article featured insights from Dr. Radhika Kapoor and Dr. Kalli Hale, both LightScalpel customers, on the growing role dentists may play in identifying airway-related concerns, sleep-disordered breathing, oral function, and tongue restrictions.

For clinicians, this is an important reminder: patients are asking more questions about sleep, breathing, fatigue, mouth breathing, tongue ties, and whole-body health.

LightScalpel CO2 laser technology may be part of the treatment conversation for oral procedures such as tongue-tie releases or soft palate tissue remodeling when clinically indicated.

Read the article: www.vogue.com/article/airway-dentist

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Jorge Landa, DMD, of Kendall Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics in Miami, FL, now offers state-of-the-art LightScalpel CO2 laser procedures for children and adolescents. Some of the many soft-tissue procedures that may be performed with the LightScalpel laser include tongue- and lip-tie releases (frenectomy), gum recontouring (gingivectomy), unerupted tooth exposure, and more.

LightScalpel CO2 laser benefits for patients include minimized bleeding, less swelling and discomfort, reduced risk of infection, shortened procedure time, and smoother recovery. In many cases, procedures are bloodless and require no sutures.

To learn more or schedule an appointment with Kendall Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics in Miami, visit pdkdentist.com or call 305-271-1151. To learn more about the LightScalpel laser and its benefits, please visit: lightscalpel.com/patient-laser-surgery

Women with sleep-disordered breathing are often told they are “fine” before anyone asks the right questions about sleep.

In this episode of Talk The Talk, Toni-Ann Antoniato, MS, CCC-SLP, CLC, interviews Kristen Geist, DDS, about why women’s sleep apnea can go undiagnosed, how airway-focused providers can think beyond “classic” symptoms, and where soft palate evaluation fits into a broader treatment conversation.

Dr. Geist also discusses LightScalpel soft palate treatment, a non-ablative approach that may help selected patients when the soft palate contributes to snoring or airway concerns.

This is a valuable clinician-to-clinician conversation for dentists, myofunctional therapists, SLPs, and other airway-focused providers.

Watch the full interview: youtu.be/UP7OFbc7auY?si=Rq5pTnR2uanR0iRF&t=605

31: Why Women's Sleep Apnea Goes Undiagnosed with Dr. Kristen Geist, DDS Dr. Kristen Geist went to six doctors before anyone thought to check her sleep. Today she's an airway-focused dentist specializing in sleep apnea therapies a...