Tongue and Lip Releases with CO2 Laser

Dr. Barlow is the sole dentist performing tongue and lip releases on infants and children at Northshore Pediatric Dentistry. She is an active member of the American Laser Study Club and has completed over 40 hours of Continuing Education training in tongue and lip releases with the Light Scalpel Laser, specifically related to infants and young children. She has completed hundreds of releases in the clinic and continuously gets positive results. The Light Scalpel is a state-of-the-art CO2 laser that allows Dr. Barlow to perform releases efficiently, with minimal bleeding, discomfort, and beautiful wound healing.

Dr. Barlow decided to incorporate tongue and lip releases into the practice because she struggled with nursing her children. She would like to help and support any postpartum mother in a similar situation.

Everyone has a tongue and/or lip tie, which is when the tied tissue restricts proper movement and function and needs to be addressed.

Dr. Barlow takes a team approach to releases and has a supportive community of providers to ensure your infant or child's release gets the best possible outcome. These providers include IBCLCs, Speech and Language Pathologists, Chiropractors specializing in infants and children, Speech Therapists, and Occupational Therapists. Depending on the symptoms your child exhibits will depend on which additional providers your infant or child will be referred to.

If your child struggles with nursing, bottle feeding, solid feeding, speech, sleeping, or periodontal problems, please call to schedule a consultation.

If you think your infant or child has a lip and/or tongue tie, please look at the following intake forms that describe symptoms your infant or child may have.

Infant Questionnaire

Child Questionnaire