Kids Tooth Team Michigan brings CO2 laser frenectomy care to Fenton and the Southern Lakes area. When a tongue tie or lip tie is affecting your child's feeding, speech, or oral development, our board-certified pediatric dentists offer a gentle, precise laser release that takes just minutes and requires no scalpels or stitches. We serve families throughout Fenton, Lake Fenton, Linden, Holly, Grand Blanc, Hartland, Argentine Township, Tyrone Township, and the broader Genesee County area.
A frenectomy is a minor procedure that releases a frenulum, the band of soft tissue connecting the tongue to the floor of the mouth or the lip to the gum, when it is too tight or restricted to allow normal function. At our Fenton office, we use CO2 laser technology to perform frenectomies with precision and minimal discomfort. The laser cauterizes tissue as it works, eliminating the need for stitches and reducing bleeding and healing time compared to traditional techniques. Most procedures are completed in just a few minutes and are appropriate for patients from newborns through teenagers. We evaluate every situation individually and recommend treatment only when there is a genuine functional need.
Our Fenton office uses CO2 laser technology for all soft tissue frenectomy procedures. The laser is precise, fast, and significantly gentler than traditional scissor or scalpel methods. Because it cauterizes as it releases, bleeding is minimal, the risk of infection is reduced, and recovery is faster and more comfortable for children of all ages.
Dr. Kasey Stark has completed advanced training specifically in pediatric CO2 laser dentistry and performs laser frenectomies routinely for children from newborns through adolescence. Fenton and Genesee County families have access to this specialized expertise close to home at our Fenton location.
Kids Tooth Team Michigan takes a conservative, case-by-case approach to frenectomy recommendations. We evaluate your child's specific anatomy and the functional impact of the restriction before recommending any treatment. If a frenectomy is not genuinely necessary, we will tell you clearly. If it is, we will explain exactly why and what the procedure involves before proceeding.
Releasing a restrictive frenulum can improve nursing latch and efficiency in newborns, support speech development in toddlers and school-age children, reduce a gap between upper front teeth, improve access for oral hygiene, and contribute to better long-term orthodontic outcomes. For families in Fenton and Genesee County, addressing a tie early prevents a chain of related challenges from developing over time.
Our Fenton office uses CO2 laser technology for all soft tissue frenectomy procedures. The laser is precise, fast, and significantly gentler than traditional scissor or scalpel methods. Because it cauterizes as it releases, bleeding is minimal, the risk of infection is reduced, and recovery is faster and more comfortable for children of all ages.
Dr. Kasey Stark has completed advanced training specifically in pediatric CO2 laser dentistry and performs laser frenectomies routinely for children from newborns through adolescence. Fenton and Genesee County families have access to this specialized expertise close to home at our Fenton location.
Kids Tooth Team Michigan takes a conservative, case-by-case approach to frenectomy recommendations. We evaluate your child's specific anatomy and the functional impact of the restriction before recommending any treatment. If a frenectomy is not genuinely necessary, we will tell you clearly. If it is, we will explain exactly why and what the procedure involves before proceeding.
Releasing a restrictive frenulum can improve nursing latch and efficiency in newborns, support speech development in toddlers and school-age children, reduce a gap between upper front teeth, improve access for oral hygiene, and contribute to better long-term orthodontic outcomes. For families in Fenton and Genesee County, addressing a tie early prevents a chain of related challenges from developing over time.
A tongue tie occurs when the lingual frenulum beneath the tongue is too short, thick, or tight to allow the tongue to move fully. In nursing infants this typically shows up as difficulty latching, clicking sounds during feeding, slow weight gain, and maternal nipple pain. In older children it may affect speech clarity, the ability to chew and manage food properly, and oral hygiene. Our CO2 laser releases the restriction in minutes, restoring functional tongue movement without scalpels or sutures.
A lip tie occurs when the frenulum connecting the upper lip to the gum tissue is too thick or attached too close to the teeth. In nursing infants this limits the lip flange and interferes with an effective latch. In older children it can create or maintain a gap between the upper front teeth, contribute to gum recession, and make it difficult to clean along the gum line. Our CO2 laser releases the frenulum precisely and gently, with minimal discomfort and no stitches needed.
All frenectomies at our Fenton office are performed using CO2 laser technology. The CO2 laser is a significant advancement over traditional methods, offering greater precision, less tissue trauma, minimal bleeding, and faster, more comfortable healing. Dr. Kasey Stark has advanced training in pediatric CO2 laser procedures and performs these releases for Fenton area families across the full age range with consistency and care.
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We assess your child's frenulum and its functional impact, discuss the challenges you have noticed at home or that have been flagged by another provider, and determine together whether a frenectomy is the right next step. We explain the procedure, recovery expectations, and realistic outcomes before anything is scheduled.
The area is numbed with an anesthetic appropriate for your child's age. Our CO2 laser releases the frenulum in just a few minutes with minimal to no bleeding and no stitches required. Infants often settle quickly after the release and can nurse immediately. Older children typically experience only mild soreness in the hours following.
Before leaving our Fenton office, we walk you through the at-home stretching routine that is critical to preventing tissue reattachment during healing. Written instructions are provided and a follow-up appointment is scheduled to assess healing and confirm functional improvement. We are available for questions throughout the recovery period.
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It is possible. Latch difficulty, poor milk transfer, clicking sounds during feeding, and slow weight gain are all common signs of a lingual frenulum restriction in infants. We recommend working with a lactation consultant alongside our evaluation. If a tie is identified as the contributing factor, a laser frenectomy at our Fenton office often produces meaningful improvement quickly.
Yes. We welcome referrals from lactation consultants and are happy to coordinate with them as part of both the evaluation process and post-procedure support. If you do not have a lactation consultant, we can point you toward resources in the Fenton and Genesee County area.
Most infants recover very quickly, often feeding more comfortably within hours of the procedure. Older children typically experience mild soreness for one to three days. The stretching exercise routine we teach you is the most important part of recovery and should be performed consistently for several weeks to support proper healing and prevent reattachment.
Removing the physical restriction gives the tongue or lip the freedom to move properly. For some children, speech clarity improves naturally following the procedure. For others with more established speech patterns, working with a speech language pathologist after the frenectomy produces the best results. We discuss realistic expectations based on your child's specific situation at the consultation.
The procedure takes just a few minutes and most children feel ready to return to normal activities the same day. School-age children from the Fenton area typically miss very little to no school for a laser frenectomy. The main post-procedure commitment is the at-home stretching routine.
It depends on the anatomy. A thick or low-attached upper labial frenulum is a known contributor to a gap between the upper front teeth. Whether a labial frenectomy will help close that gap depends on your child's specific anatomy and stage of dental development. We assess this at the consultation and can coordinate with an orthodontist if that is part of the picture.
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