Tuesday, March 29, 2016

Exposing the top 10 Myths (takes) in diagnosing and treating tethered oral Tissues (tongue-ties and lip-ties) in breastfeeding infants

Exposing the top 10 Myths (takes) in diagnosing and treating tethered oral Tissues (tongue-ties and lip-ties) in breastfeeding infants

By: Lawrence Kotlow DDS---board certified pediatric dentist kiddsteeth.com, kiddsteeth@aol.com
 

  1. Myth: Tongue-ties (ankyloglossia) do not have anything to do with problems related to breastfeeding. Fact: Breastfeeding depends on the ability of an infant to create a vacuum to express milk from the breast. The upward and downward motion of the posterior portion of the tongue creates this vacuum. If the tongue is prevented from making this motion, the infant may not be able to express milk painlessly and efficiently leading to many breastfeeding problems such as; failure to thrive, reflux, colic, non-nutritional breastfeeding, short episodes of breastfeeding, crying, gagging, obstructive sleep apnea, plugged ducts and mastitis.
 
To read all 10 myths (takes), please follow this link to the PDF Copy.

To read other article written by Dr. Kotlow please visit his website www.KiddsTeeth.com

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East Berlin, PA 17316
USA

Tuesday, March 22, 2016

The Significance of Tongue and Lip Ties and Why You Should Consider Correcting Them

Dr. Lawrence A. Kotlow, D.D.S., P.C. is a Board Certified Specialist in Pediatric Dentistry and has written many wonderful articles regarding Pediatric Dental Care. 

Dr. Kotlow has written an excellent article titled "The Significance of Tongue and Lip ties and Why You Should Consider Correcting Them."

Some of the items discussed in this article:
  • "problems which can be associated with ankyloglossia or a tongue"
  • "Immediate problems for Infant and Mother"
  • "Long term concerns when infants cannot breastfeed"
  • "Lip-ties: Potential problems for infants"
  • "Lip-ties: Potential problems as an adult"
To read the above article follow this link to the PDF Copy.
To read other article written by Dr. Kotlow please visit his website www.KiddsTeeth.com



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East Berlin, PA 17316

USA

Saturday, March 19, 2016

Dr. Cockley and Angie Lehman Discuss Laser Tongue-Tie Release

Watch Dr Lori Cockley of East Berlin Smiles and Angie Lehman of Oral Myofunctional Therapy of York discuss a laser tongue-tie release (lingual frenectomy) and show how fast and simple it can be.





The above video is found on the East Berlin Smiles YouTube Channel.

418 West King Street
East Berlin, PA 17316
USA

Tuesday, March 15, 2016

Tethered Oral Tissues (TOTs) and Breastfeeding

Are you and your child struggling when it comes to breastfeeding? Dr. Kotlow has written an excellent article on  "TOTS - Tethered Oral Tissues: The Assessment and Diagnosis of the Tongue and Upper Lip Ties in Breastfeeding"

Here is an abstract from the article written by Dr. Kotlow:

"The roll of tethered oral tissues (TOTS) such as an infant's tongue and upper lip attachment are often overlooked or dismissed as cause of infant distress or maternal  discomfort during breastfeeding. Successful resolution of problems and understanding of these two structures depend on simple, easy and safe methods of diagnosis and treatment."

Dr. Lawrence A. Kotlow, D.D.S., P.C. is a Board Certified Specialist in Pediatric Dentistry and has written many wonderful article regarding Pediatric dental care.

To read the above article follow this link to the PDF Copy.

To read other article written by Dr. Kotlow please visit his website www.KiddsTeeth.com

418 West King Street
East Berlin, PA 17316
USA

Saturday, March 12, 2016

Dr. Kotlow Shows How to Examine for TOTS (Tethered Oral Tissues) in Infants

Watch a video where Dr. Kotlow shows the optimal way to examine infants for TOTS(tethered oral tissues) lip-ties and tongue-ties. Videos of CO2 laser (Solea) surgery and post surgical active wound management therapy.






The above video is found on the YouTube Channel of Dr. Lawrence Kotlow.


418 West King Street
East Berlin, PA 17316
USA

Saturday, March 5, 2016

Laser Revision of a Lip Tie

Watch Dr Lori Cockley perform a laser revision of a lower lip tie also known as a mandibular labial frenectomy.
 



The above video is found on the East Berlin Smiles YouTube Channel.

418 West King Street
East Berlin, PA 17316
USA

Thursday, March 3, 2016

Potential Complications of Not Undergoing a Frenectomy

For those who do not undergo frenectomy in infancy, potential complications may include the following:
  • Poor oral hygiene (due to the tongue not having freedom to effectively cleanse the oral cavity)
  • Difficulty swallowing or the development of an abnormal swallow pattern such as tongue-thrust
  • Loud slurping/gulping sounds when eating
  • Needing to drink a lot during eating
  • Messy eating
  • Choking/gagging easily
  • Disruption of normal oral and facial development
  • Low resting tongue posture
  • Sleep-disordered breathing/sleep disturbances
  • Delayed speech or significant speech impediments
  • Gum recession
  • Cavities
  • Periodontal disease
  • Tightness of the neck and shoulders
  • TMJ symptoms
  • Headaches/migraines
  • Orthodontic concerns such as an open bite, gaps, tipping of teeth
  • Social concerns (licking an ice cream cone, kissing)

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East Berlin, PA 17316
USA

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