Comprehensive assessment and treatment of infant feeding difficulties related to oral function, including tongue tie and lip tie.

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We evaluate how your baby feeds—not just how things look—to determine whether intervention is needed.

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Comprehensive Oral Function Assessment

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A detailed evaluation of your baby’s feeding mechanics and oral function including:

• Functional oral exam (tongue, lips, palate, jaw)

• Breastfeeding and bottle feeding assessment

• Evaluation of suck strength, coordination, and endurance

• Identification of tongue tie, lip tie, or oral dysfunction

• Assessment of milk transfer and feeding efficiency

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Common signs we evaluate:

• Painful breastfeeding

• Poor latch or difficulty maintaining latch

• Clicking, leaking, or excessive air intake

• Prolonged or inefficient feeds

• Slow weight gain

• Bottle feeding difficulties or refusal

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Tongue & Lip Tie Treatment (Infant Frenectomy)

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When clinically indicated, we offer in-office laser frenectomy procedures performed by a Breastfeeding & Lactation Medicine Provider.

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A frenectomy may be recommended when:

• Oral restrictions are impacting feeding function

• Milk transfer is poor despite support

• Maternal nipple pain persists

• Infant weight gain is affected

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Our Approach to Treatment

• Function-first decision making (not appearance alone)

• Thorough pre-procedure evaluation

• Frenectomy procedure when clinically appropriate

• Immediate feeding support after procedure

• Ongoing follow-up care to optimize outcomes

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We integrate oral function, breastfeeding, and bottle feeding support to ensure the best possible feeding outcomes for both mother and baby.