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Unveiling the Mysteries of Buccal-Ties
The buccal frenum, a band of connective tissue inside the mouth, has been a subject of increasing interest among healthcare professionals. When overly restrictive, this tissue can lead to a range of issues, from breastfeeding difficulties in infants to speech and eating challenges, as well as difficulty brushing, gingival recession, and even trouble with dentures in older individuals.
New Insights into Dental Sleep Medicine: A Must-Read Article Featuring LightScalpel Lasers
Initial lateral ceph from Dr. Batoon's case study
The field of dentistry is undergoing a significant transformation, with a growing focus on airway health and dental sleep medicine. Dr. Diana Batoon's recent article, "" published in Dentistry Today, is a groundbreaking piece you won't want to miss.
In this compelling article, Dr. Batoon discusses the challenges and solutions in treating children with sleep-related issues.
The Tongue Tie Tribe Featured in People.com Article
Breastfeeding is an essential aspect of a newborn's health and development. However, it can be challenging for some mothers, especially if their baby has tongue, cheek, or lip ties. These ties are caused by a condition called oral tethering, where the tissues under the tongue, cheeks, or lips are too tight, causing difficulty in breastfeeding and other oral functions.
Wing Dental Adopts New Technology for Comfortable and Effective Frenectomy Procedures
Dr. Winston Wing, a customer of LightScalpel, recently published an excellent article in a local magazine. In the article, he discusses the frenectomy procedure and explores the numerous applications and benefits of the LightScalpel CO2 laser.
Wing Dental in Peace River, AB, prioritizes the comfort and well-being of its patients, which is why Dr.
The ADA’s Guide to Dental Lasers and Related Light-based Technologies
For those in the market for a dental laser but don't know where to start, we recommend reading the American Dental Association's technical report titled "." This is a wonderful resource that covers the key fundamentals in laser dentistry and why you might choose one laser type over another.
Some key takeaways about laser tissue interaction that you might not know:
Diode lasers cut using a hot tip, not a laser beam.
New Article – CO2 Laser Functional Frenectomy
We would like to share this great new article by Dr. Cara Riek, Dr. Stevanie Bahnerth, and Dr. Peter Vitruk. The article reports clinical cases of CO2 laser functional frenectomy including pre- and post-frenectomy Oro-Myofunctional Therapy and systematic chiropractic bodywork to achieve long-lasting functional results.