MAINLINE DENTAL ARTS
Main Line Dental Arts is a premier specialty periodontal and dental implant practice in Narberth, PA. Dedicated to restoring and preserving your oral health with compassionate, cutting-edge care.
Main Line Dental Arts is a premier specialty periodontal and dental implant practice in Narberth, PA. Dedicated to restoring and preserving your oral health with compassionate, cutting-edge care.
Restoring Optimal Tongue Mobility, Speech Clarity, and Airway Health
Ankyloglossia, commonly known as tongue tie, occurs when the lingual frenum—the band of tissue connecting the underside of the tongue to the floor of the mouth—is unusually short, thick, or tight. This restriction prevents the tongue from moving freely, lifting to the palate, or protruding normally.
In children and adults, an untreated tongue tie can cause speech articulation difficulties (difficulty pronouncing sounds like "t," "d," "z," "s," "th," "r," and "l"), sleep-disordered breathing, impaired swallowing patterns, neck tension, and rapid gum recession behind lower front incisors.
At Main Line Dental Arts, our periodontists perform precise, gentle laser tongue tie releases. The laser frees the restricted lingual tissue in minutes with virtually zero bleeding, no scalpels, and rapid functional relief.
You may benefit from this treatment if you experience any of the following:
We assess tongue elevation, protrusion, lateral movement, and the degree of muscular tension pulling on lower gum tissue.
Targeted topical and local anesthetic is applied to the frenum band so the patient feels no discomfort during the release.
Laser energy vaporizes the restrictive fibrous tissue in just 2 to 3 minutes, freeing the diamond-shaped floor of the tongue while simultaneously sealing vessels.
The patient immediately demonstrates improved tongue elevation. We provide simple stretching exercises to perform at home for 2 to 3 weeks to prevent tissue reattachment.
Feel the tongue lift easily to the palate immediately following the release.
No scalpels, minimal bleeding, and rarely any stitches needed.
Supports clear speech articulation and natural swallowing mechanics.
Eliminates muscular pull that causes recession behind lower front teeth.
Practical instructions to ensure an anxiety-free visit and smooth, rapid healing.
What to expect from your initial specialist consultation through complete recovery.
Careful clinical examination, diagnostic imaging, and personalized treatment sequencing.
Minimally invasive microsurgical procedure with gentle local anesthesia and sedation support.
Structured recovery protocol, proactive post-op care calls, and dietary guidance.
Follow-up confirmation and ongoing preventative care coordinated with your primary dentist.
Periodontists undergo 3 additional years of accredited university surgical residency beyond dental school, focusing exclusively on jawbone biology, tissue regeneration, and micro-precision implant placement. We partner closely with your family dentist to deliver lasting clinical excellence.
Our board-certified periodontists, Dr. Borguet, Dr. Hodgson, and Dr. Susanin, are here to help restore your oral health with compassionate, personalized care.
