Kids Tooth Team Michigan performs CO2 laser frenectomies for infants, children, and teenagers throughout Lake Orion and northern Oakland County. If a tongue tie or lip tie is affecting your child's feeding, speech, or oral development, our team can evaluate the situation and offer a gentle, precise laser release that takes just minutes and requires no stitches. We serve families from Lake Orion, Orion Township, Auburn Hills, Oxford, Clarkston, Independence Township, Rochester Hills, and the surrounding communities.
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A frenectomy 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 restrictive to allow normal movement. At our Lake Orion office, we perform frenectomies using a CO2 soft tissue laser, which is faster and gentler than traditional methods and requires no scalpels, no stitches, and produces minimal bleeding. The procedure typically takes just a few minutes and is appropriate for patients from newborns through adolescence. We evaluate every case individually and only recommend treatment when the functional need is clearly present.
Our Lake Orion office uses CO2 laser technology specifically for soft tissue procedures. The laser releases the frenulum with precision while cauterizing tissue simultaneously, which means minimal bleeding, reduced infection risk, faster healing, and no sutures. It is a meaningfully better experience than older scissor or scalpel techniques for both infants and older children.
Not every dentist is trained in pediatric laser frenectomy. Dr. Kasey Stark has completed advanced pediatric CO2 laser training and has experience performing this procedure for patients across the full age range, from newborns with nursing difficulties to teenagers receiving pre-orthodontic treatment.
We do not recommend frenectomies based on anatomy alone. At our Lake Orion office, we evaluate the functional impact of the tie and recommend treatment only when there is a clear clinical basis for it. Families can trust that if we recommend the procedure, it is because we genuinely believe it will benefit their child.
A successful frenectomy can improve nursing efficiency in newborns, support clearer speech in toddlers and school-age children, reduce gaps between upper front teeth, improve access for oral hygiene, and support better orthodontic outcomes. For many Lake Orion families, addressing a tie early prevents a cascade of related challenges down the road.
Our Lake Orion office uses CO2 laser technology specifically for soft tissue procedures. The laser releases the frenulum with precision while cauterizing tissue simultaneously, which means minimal bleeding, reduced infection risk, faster healing, and no sutures. It is a meaningfully better experience than older scissor or scalpel techniques for both infants and older children.
Not every dentist is trained in pediatric laser frenectomy. Dr. Kasey Stark has completed advanced pediatric CO2 laser training and has experience performing this procedure for patients across the full age range, from newborns with nursing difficulties to teenagers receiving pre-orthodontic treatment.
We do not recommend frenectomies based on anatomy alone. At our Lake Orion office, we evaluate the functional impact of the tie and recommend treatment only when there is a clear clinical basis for it. Families can trust that if we recommend the procedure, it is because we genuinely believe it will benefit their child.
A successful frenectomy can improve nursing efficiency in newborns, support clearer speech in toddlers and school-age children, reduce gaps between upper front teeth, improve access for oral hygiene, and support better orthodontic outcomes. For many Lake Orion families, addressing a tie early prevents a cascade of related challenges down the road.
When the lingual frenulum beneath the tongue is too short or tight, it restricts the tongue's range of motion. In nursing infants this causes latching difficulty, poor milk transfer, and excessive swallowing of air during feeds. In toddlers and older children it may affect speech articulation, chewing, and the ability to maintain proper oral hygiene. Our CO2 laser releases the restriction in minutes, restoring functional tongue movement without scalpels or stitches.
A labial frenectomy addresses a frenulum connecting the upper lip to the gum tissue that is too thick or attached too low. In infants this limits the lip flange during nursing and can interfere with an effective latch. In older children it may contribute to a visible gap between the upper front teeth, gum recession, and difficulty cleaning the gum line. Our CO2 laser releases the frenulum gently and precisely, with minimal discomfort and no stitches needed.
Kids Tooth Team Michigan uses CO2 laser technology for all frenectomy procedures at our Lake Orion location. The CO2 laser is precise, fast, and significantly reduces trauma to surrounding tissue compared to traditional methods. Because it cauterizes as it works, bleeding is minimal, healing is cleaner, and recovery is faster and more comfortable. Dr. Kasey Stark has completed specialized training in pediatric CO2 laser use and performs these procedures routinely for Lake Orion area families.
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We review your child's oral anatomy, discuss the specific challenges you have observed, and determine together whether a frenectomy is the right next step. We explain what the procedure involves, what recovery looks like, and what outcomes you can reasonably expect. No procedure is scheduled without this conversation happening first.
The area is numbed appropriately for your child's age. Our CO2 laser releases the frenulum precisely and efficiently in just a few minutes. There is minimal to no bleeding and no stitches are placed. Many infants are calm within moments of the procedure and can nurse immediately after.
We provide written aftercare instructions before you leave, including a stretching exercise routine to prevent reattachment during healing. We schedule a follow-up appointment to assess healing and confirm that the functional improvement is being achieved. We remain available to answer questions throughout the recovery period.
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It is possible. Latching difficulty in newborns is one of the most common presentations of a lingual frenulum restriction. We recommend involving a lactation consultant alongside our evaluation, as feeding challenges have multiple potential causes. If a tie is identified and determined to be the contributing factor, a laser frenectomy at our Lake Orion office can often provide immediate improvement.
Yes. We welcome referrals from lactation consultants and are happy to coordinate with them as part of the evaluation and post-procedure support process. If you do not have a lactation consultant, we can provide guidance on finding one in the northern Oakland County area.
Most infants recover very quickly, often nursing comfortably within hours of the procedure. Older children typically experience mild soreness for one to three days. The stretching exercises we teach you are the most important part of the recovery period and should be performed consistently for several weeks to prevent reattachment.
A frenectomy removes the physical restriction. For some children, improvement in speech clarity follows naturally once the tongue can move freely. For others, particularly those with established speech patterns, working with a speech therapist after the procedure produces the best results. We are happy to discuss realistic expectations at the consultation based on your child's specific presentation.
The procedure itself takes just a few minutes and most children feel comfortable returning to normal activities the same day. The main aftercare commitment is the stretching exercise routine at home. Most school-age children from Lake Orion miss very little to no school for a laser frenectomy.
It may. A thick or low-attached upper labial frenulum is one of the causes of a gap between the upper front teeth. Whether a labial frenectomy will close the gap depends on your child's specific anatomy and the stage of their dental development. We evaluate this at the consultation and can coordinate with an orthodontist if relevant.
Give us a call to chat with one of our friendly team members!