TOTS, lasers, airway and pediatric dentistry

This presentation reviews the background and significance of tethered oral tissues and shows numerous case studies of pediatric patients treated with a combination of frenectomies, therapy, and bodywork to help with feeding, speech, sleep, breathing, growth and development, dental health and more. Cases include infants, children, adolescents and teenagers and were performed using various levels of sedation specific to what was required to safely and successfully accomplish the procedure in each individual patient. Pre-op and post-op histories are reviewed, including collaboration with therapists as needed based on each patient's individual needs.

Keywords: Pediatric Dentistry, Laser, Frenectomy, Infant Frenectomy, Sedation, CO2 laser, Tongue tie, Lip tie, Buccal Tie, Airway