Laser Frenectomy

Laser Frenectomy in Vista, CA

Some children are born with lip or tongue ties that make it difficult to move the lips and tongue with a full range of motion. Here at Sycamore Dental, we offer laser frenectomy procedures to quickly correct lip and tongue ties without causing your baby any 
A tongue tie, known as ankyloglossia, is caused by a very short frenulum, the tissue that attaches the tongue to the floor of the mouth. Infants and children with tongue tie can’t move their tongue fully, leading to many challenges:

  • Difficulty breastfeeding
  • Obstruction in speech development
  • Increased risk of tooth decay and dental problems

A lip tie is similar in nature; the upper lip remains attached to the upper gum, rather than separating. This also leads to challenges from the time of birth, including:

  • Trouble latching during breastfeeding
  • Pain for mothers during breastfeeding
  • Trauma in the mouth
  • Gum attachment issues around the front or back teeth

If your infant shows signs of lip tie or tongue tie, like weight loss, irritability, lip blisters, gastrointestinal distress, and frequent feedings, it’s important to contact us at Sycamore Dental. Dr. Jon Englert and Dr. Gita Sarkaria-Englert have specialized training in the painless laser treatment needed to treat lip tie and tongue tie before the conditions cause additional complications.

How is Laser Frenectomy Performed?

Laser frenectomy treats the oral tissue called frenulum that connects the your upper lip to the upper ridge of bone and the tongue to the floor of the mouth. Using safe laser technology, we can loosen or remove the frenulums causing your child’s tongue tie or lip tie. Our precise Solea laser carefully pinpoints the area of treatment and gently treats the frenulum without altering or harming any surrounding tissue.

In fact, Solea laser treatment is so fast and efficient that it only takes a few minutes and doesn’t require any incisions or stitches. Infants do not require any anesthesia for this procedure, immediately after treatment they can nurse and or use a bottle for feeding. 

If you suspect that your child is suffering from the effects of lip tie or tongue tie, call our office in Vista, CA immediately. Babies usually don’t visit the dentist until their first birthday, but the sooner your infant can undergo laser frenectomy and regain total movement of his mouth, the better. Treating these conditions early in life can prevent future complications and help your baby stay happy and healthy.

How Does the Solea Laser Work?

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Solea uses an isotopic CO2 laser that operates at a wavelength at 9.3 microns. It produces a narrow, intense beam of light energy that carefully removes or reshapes the gum tissue it touches. The Solea laser can also be used to remove decay on teeth without anesthesia. The Solea laser is the only laser that works on teeth, gums and bone. 

Solea makes dental treatments and procedures so easy that, in most cases, anesthesia isn’t even necessary. This improves your experience as a patient, reduces the treatment and recovery time required, and achieves brilliant results without uncomfortable noises or sensations.  

  • CareCredit
  • ADA
  • CEREC
  • ClearCorrect
  • Solea
  • San Diego County Dental Society

Why Choose Us?

  • Spanish-Speaking Staff

    Our bilingual team members ensure effective communication and comfort for our Spanish-speaking patients.

  • Highest Level Quality Care
    Our office brings specialty services and the most updated technology for seamless care.
  • Comfortable Treatment for All Ages
    Our team focuses on bringing a stress-free experience to every patient we treat.
  • Convenient Payment Options
    We work with most insurances and we also offer CareCredit as a convenient financing option.

Hear From Our Happy Patients

  • “The BEST dental office in Vista!!”
    “The BEST dental office in Vista!!”
    - Andrea Mirzavand
  • “Dr Sakaria and Dr Englert are both amazing dentists.”
    “Dr Sakaria and Dr Englert are both amazing dentists.”
    - MB
  • “I have nothing but great things to say about my experience getting dental treatment at Sycamore Dental.”
    “I have nothing but great things to say about my experience getting dental treatment at Sycamore Dental.”
    - Nubia Alvarez
  • “I cannot say enough amazing things about EVERYONE”
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    “She liked them so much, that even after she moved to Arizona, she traveled back to get her checkups and dental cleanings with them.”
    - Stephanie A.
  • “Really great experience every time going to this office.”
    “Really great experience every time going to this office.”
    - Erik G.
  • “I cannot express how thankful I am to have found Dr. Sarkaria and Dr. Englert.”
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    - Katie B.
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    - Casey B.

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