FIRST VISIT EXPECTATIONS
WHAT TO EXPECT AT YOUR FIRST VISIT
Consult and Pre Operation
Upon arrival, we will ask that you fill out a medical history of your child, including a form of signs and symptoms that may be related to tethered oral tissues you may not even know are related
A Doctor on our team will discuss the paperwork with you, explain tongue tie and lip tie and how it is or could be effecting your child.
An examination is done as the child lays straddled across yours and the doctors lap with gentle finger pressure, no instruments. Tongue and lip movement and function will be evaluated as well as the child’s suckling.
The doctor will then let you know what they have found and their recommendations. The laser treatment will be explained. Consents will be reviewed and signed and the procedure will be explained to you. Stretches and post op care will be reviewed.
Frenectomy Procedure
Your baby will be taken to the procedure room by the doctor. Parents are not allowed in the procedure room for laser safety and regulatory reasons. You will only be away from your child for 10- 15 minutes. Your child is held in an infant swaddle, you may bring theirs from home. Topical anesthesia jelly is applied to the surgical site and the procedure is completed with our CO2 laser.
As soon as the procedure is completed, your child is brought to you in our private room to allow for you to nurse and bond with your baby. Lactation consults are able to accompany you to the procedure to help facilitate a new, improved latch right after surgery but are not required.
Post Operation
The most important part of post op care is stretching exercises. The area must be stretched 4-6x a day for 2 weeks minimum to avoid reattachment. Care instructions will be given to you and stretches will be demonstrated prior to the surgery. You can expect some fussiness and discomfort for the first couple of days. Infant Tylenol can be used for pain. Coconut oil is recommended for stretches and healing.
Follow Up Care
We will conduct a 1-week post op exam to ensure tissues are still released and not reattaching. Myofunctional therapy, baby chiropractor and body work are all highly recommended to provide the greatest results.
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ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
TONGUE TIE & LASER CENTER OF ORANGE COUNTY
26700 Towne Centre Drive
Suite# 275
Foothill Ranch, California
123-456-7890
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BAY AREA, CALIFORNIA
TONGUE TIE & LASER CENTER OF THE EAST BAY
50 Alfred Noble Drive
Suite# 180-B
Hercules, California 94547
510-256-3394