{"id":121,"date":"2024-08-05T22:21:42","date_gmt":"2024-08-05T22:21:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bridgercd.wpenginepowered.com\/?page_id=121"},"modified":"2024-12-04T11:47:00","modified_gmt":"2024-12-04T11:47:00","slug":"tongue-ties","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/bridgerchildrensdentistry.com\/?page_id=121","title":{"rendered":"Tongue Ties"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"121\" class=\"elementor elementor-121\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-924bd3d topSection e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"924bd3d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6f3617d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6f3617d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ee8d761 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ee8d761\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Tongue and Lip Ties<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-53c0e7a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"53c0e7a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A tongue tie (ankyloglossia) develops when the lingual frenulum &#8211; a ligament under the tongue &#8211; is restricted and movement becomes limited. Similarly, a lip tie is identified when the labial frenulum &#8211; the ligament attaching the upper lip to the gums &#8211; is tight. Both can hinder feeding, speech, oral hygiene, and affect growth and development over time.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-941e3b5 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"941e3b5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Why It\u2019s Important To Screen for Tongue &amp; Lip Ties at Every Age<\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-80eaf87 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"80eaf87\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>An untreated tongue or lip tie can cause frustrating challenges in the short term and create long term consequences over time. Difficulty breastfeeding in infants, speech difficulties in young children, and eating challenges are common symptoms of restricted oral tissues.<\/p><p><br \/>As a child grows, the restriction can hinder proper airway development, leading to mouth breathing and sleep issues. Over time, an underdeveloped airway combined with compromised orofacial muscle function can inhibit jaw development and facial growth.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cb33023 elementor-align-justify elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"cb33023\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm elementor-animation-grow\" href=\"https:\/\/bridgerchildrensdentistry.com\/?page_id=13\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Make an 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data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d7313b8 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d7313b8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;,&quot;_animation_delay&quot;:200}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Recognizing the Signs: A Guide for Parents<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e03bb84 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e03bb84\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tEarly detection of tongue and lip ties helps alleviate immediate symptoms and avoid potential health challenges down the road. Here&#8217;s what parents should watch for in infants and children:\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a5b08a1 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a5b08a1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1a2ca3e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1a2ca3e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-18fb4f3 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"18fb4f3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"118\" height=\"118\" src=\"https:\/\/bridgerchildrensdentistry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/baby-teeth-1.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-126\" alt=\"\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7c157ef elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-mobile__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7c157ef\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"bold-green\">For Infants:<\/span><\/p><ul><li>Challenges with breastfeeding<\/li><li>Noticeable weight issues<\/li><li>Signs of feeding distress<\/li><li>Mothers may experience painful nursing<\/li><li>Increased risk of mastitis or blocked ducts for mothers<\/li><li>Potential for reduced milk supply<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8c53541 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"8c53541\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2736e13 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"2736e13\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"111\" height=\"124\" src=\"https:\/\/bridgerchildrensdentistry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Layer_1_6.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-125\" alt=\"\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bceed62 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-mobile__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bceed62\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"bold-green\">For Children:<\/span><\/p><ul><li>Speech clarity concerns<\/li><li>Eating difficulties<\/li><li>Habitual mouth breathing or snoring<\/li><li>Increased dental issues, like cavities, crowding or misalignment<\/li><li>ADD\/ADHD &#8211; like symptoms<\/li><li>Poor performance in school<\/li><li>Sleep disturbances, snoring or loud breathing during sleep<\/li><li>Difficulty with oral hygiene routines<\/li><li>Challenges transitioning to solid foods<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2e343be e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"2e343be\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8d2c966 e-con-full e-flex elementor-invisible e-con e-child\" data-id=\"8d2c966\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInLeft&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-90b2a46 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"90b2a46\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b3ceb35 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b3ceb35\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">A Comprehensive, Team-Driven Treatment Strategy<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c707db8 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c707db8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3f041e4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3f041e4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFor tongue and lip tie treatment, we collaborate with pediatricians, lactation consultants, ENT\u2019s, myofunctional therapists, speech therapists and adjunct professionals. The goal of our multidisciplinary approach is to provide a well rounded care plan that supports your child&#8217;s growth and development from all angles.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b88a630 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b88a630\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fbb44b8 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"fbb44b8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-384f06f elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"384f06f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Treatment Objectives:<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-143dc7a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"143dc7a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWe have two goals.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3a05122 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3a05122\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li>First, to release oral restrictions so your child can enjoy natural functions\u2014feeding, eating, speaking, breathing, sleeping\u2014without 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href=\"https:\/\/bridgerchildrensdentistry.com\/?page_id=13\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Make an Appointment<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4d35be8 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4d35be8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-161395c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"161395c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-624bd2a elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"624bd2a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Getting Ready for a Tongue Tie Release<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-88ddcc7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"88ddcc7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHere are the steps we take to develop a personalized care strategy for every patient.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-56f7fba e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"56f7fba\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f0acc97 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f0acc97\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"8DC63F-700\">Comprehensive Health Evaluation:<\/span> This initial step involves a thorough examination of your child&#8217;s health. We focus on oral development, areas of restricted tissue, and functional challenges.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b8323f3 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b8323f3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"8DC63F-700\">Myofunctional Assessment:<\/span> A more targeted evaluation to gauge tongue mobility, strength, and function. This assessment helps us create a treatment plan specific to your child&#8217;s unique needs.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-37e4d18 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"37e4d18\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"8DC63F-700\">Parental Consultation:<\/span> Sharing our findings, understanding your concerns, and aligning with you on health goals for your child. This conversation is where we give you the information you need to make decisions that feel right for you, your child and\u00a0 your family.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1e87929 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1e87929\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"8DC63F-700\">Pre-Procedure Guidance:<\/span> To ensure you and your child are fully prepared for the procedure, we\u2019ll provide you with detailed preparation instructions for the procedure, including a review of any recommended pre-treatment exercises or routines from the myofunctional therapist.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9b6ee40 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9b6ee40\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"8DC63F-700\">Collaboration with Specialists:<\/span> This collaboration is tailored to your child\u2019s unique conditions and needs. For instance, a child struggling with breastfeeding due to a tongue tie might benefit from the expertise of a lactation consultant. Our network can include pediatricians for comprehensive health reviews or speech therapists for children exhibiting speech delays.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f259c9e elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f259c9e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"8DC63F-700\">Educational Resources:<\/span> We offer a variety of resources, including online materials, printed guides, and more, to ensure you have a thorough understanding of the procedure, its advantages, and the recovery process.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-73a5545 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"73a5545\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"8DC63F-700\">Emotional Support:<\/span> We\u2019re here for support and reassurance. We understand what you&#8217;re going through and we want you to\u00a0 feel supported every step of the way.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e46b5a5 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e46b5a5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"8DC63F-700\">Customized Care Plan:<\/span> Your child will have a personalized treatment plan that addresses their distinct needs.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b1f5bc3 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"b1f5bc3\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6ed33c9 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6ed33c9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-13bace8 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"13bace8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-491a476 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"491a476\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The Tongue and Lip Tie Release Procedure: Precision and Care<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5bf9fc0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5bf9fc0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIn addressing tongue and lip ties, Bridger Children&#8217;s Dentistry commits to the most advanced and gentle techniques:\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a2e1f01 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a2e1f01\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-03f0ee2 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"03f0ee2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d4c2c58 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"d4c2c58\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"191\" height=\"180\" src=\"https:\/\/bridgerchildrensdentistry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Group-836-2.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-132\" alt=\"\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f12eb40 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f12eb40\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Aiming for Functional Improvement<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dd8070c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"dd8070c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The goal of the procedure is to enhance your child\u2019s oral functions\u2014feeding, speaking, breathing, and sleeping\u2014by releasing restricted oral tissue.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5307795 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5307795\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5b9c205 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"5b9c205\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"191\" height=\"180\" src=\"https:\/\/bridgerchildrensdentistry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Group-836-1.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-133\" alt=\"\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-af135b4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"af135b4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Ease &amp; Comfort with State-of-the-Art Laser Technology<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-44f4416 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"44f4416\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWe use cutting-edge laser technology for precision and minimal invasiveness during the procedure. The laser quickens the process, reduces the need for stitches, and facilitates a smoother recovery.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7ef4411 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7ef4411\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-524b873 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"524b873\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"191\" height=\"180\" src=\"https:\/\/bridgerchildrensdentistry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Group-836-3.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-131\" alt=\"\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1d66626 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1d66626\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Immediate Post-<br>Procedure Care<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9f63fda elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9f63fda\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRight after the procedure, we provide care and instructions for home care, including exercises to encourage healing. The procedure is remarkably quick, allowing us to return your baby to your arms for immediate nursing, supporting both comfort and bonding.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8241dbc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8241dbc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tOur dedicated approach ensures a supportive and understanding environment, focusing on the health and comfort of your child every step of the way.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-69258ec elementor-align-justify elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"69258ec\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm elementor-animation-grow\" href=\"https:\/\/bridgerchildrensdentistry.com\/?page_id=13\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Make an Appointment<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c9ea4fd e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c9ea4fd\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8652156 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"8652156\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-22cc9cb elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"22cc9cb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Myofunctional Therapy: Creating A Foundation for Best Results<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c7dc18c elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c7dc18c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBy addressing the root causes of oral dysfunction and working to correct them, myofunctional therapy not only supports the immediate success of tongue and lip tie releases but also contributes to the long-term well-being and development of your child.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e9b7c82 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e9b7c82\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-251457d e-con-full e-flex elementor-invisible e-con e-child\" data-id=\"251457d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9604c42 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9604c42\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Before Surgery: Building Strength &amp; Coordination<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6cb192b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6cb192b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Before the procedure, the goals of myofunctional therapy are to:<\/p><ul><li><span class=\"777-700\">Enhancing Oral Muscle Tone:<\/span> Strengthening the muscles in and around the mouth to improve functionality.<\/li><li><span class=\"777-700\">Prepare for a Successful Procedure:<\/span> Ensuring the oral environment is optimized for the upcoming release, reducing \u2028potential complications.<\/li><li><span class=\"777-700\">Improve Breathing Patterns (for Toddlers &amp; Kids):<\/span> Encouraging nasal breathing to promote better oxygen exchange and \u2028sleep quality.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2704458 e-con-full e-flex elementor-invisible e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2704458\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9878e77 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9878e77\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">After Surgery:\u00a0Optimal Recovery &amp; Development<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7b702f8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7b702f8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Following the procedure, myofunctional therapy is used to:<\/p><ul><li><span class=\"777-700\">Prevent Re-attachment:<\/span> Exercises that aid in the healing process while preventing the reattachment of released tissues.<\/li><li><span class=\"777-700\">Reinforce Proper Oral Functions:<\/span> Training the tongue and mouth to adopt healthier movement patterns for eating, speaking, and breathing.<\/li><li><span class=\"777-700\">Support Long-term Health:<\/span> Ongoing exercises designed to maintain the improvements achieved through the procedure and therapy.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3d5b7e9 e-con-full e-flex elementor-invisible e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3d5b7e9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3afe1e1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3afe1e1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">A Collaborative <br>\nApproach to Care<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e9d965d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e9d965d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Our myofunctional therapy program is a collaborative effort, involving:<\/p><ul><li><span class=\"777-700\">Specialized Therapists:<\/span> Experienced myofunctional therapists who tailor exercises to your child&#8217;s specific needs.<\/li><li><span class=\"777-700\">Family Involvement:<\/span> We educate families on how to support their child&#8217;s therapy at home, enhancing outcomes.<\/li><li><span class=\"777-700\">Continuous Assessment:<\/span> Monitoring progress and adjusting the therapy plan as your child develops and their needs evolve.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ce7a63a e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"ce7a63a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dd4f9f1 elementor-align-justify elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"dd4f9f1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm elementor-animation-grow\" href=\"https:\/\/bridgerchildrensdentistry.com\/?page_id=13\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Make an Appointment<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tongue and Lip Ties A tongue tie (ankyloglossia) develops when the lingual frenulum &#8211; a ligament under the tongue &#8211; is restricted and movement becomes limited. Similarly, a lip tie is identified when the labial frenulum &#8211; the ligament attaching the upper lip to the gums &#8211; is tight. Both can hinder feeding, speech, oral [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-121","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/bridgerchildrensdentistry.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/121","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/bridgerchildrensdentistry.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/bridgerchildrensdentistry.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bridgerchildrensdentistry.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bridgerchildrensdentistry.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=121"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/bridgerchildrensdentistry.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/121\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/bridgerchildrensdentistry.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=121"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}