When your baby won’t latch and every feeding session leaves you in pain, you need answers fast. Not in two weeks. Not after another pediatrician dismissal. Now.
We help Lakewood families identify and treat tongue-ties that disrupt breastfeeding. Our office on S Wadsworth Boulevard serves parents from Wheat Ridge, Edgewater, Applewood, and throughout central Lakewood—close enough that you’re not driving across Denver while your baby screams in the backseat.
Many parents searching “tongue tie breastfeeding Lakewood” find us because we’re local airway specialists who understand urgent infant feeding issues. We offer same-week appointments Monday through Thursday, and our office near the Lakewood-Wadsworth light rail station includes a parking garage—because the last thing you need is circling for street parking with a hungry newborn.
Call (720) 783-5424 for a feeding assessment appointment. We’ll see you this week, not next month.
Signs Your Lakewood Baby’s Tongue-Tie Is Affecting Feeding
You notice things other people dismiss. Your baby can’t latch deeply. They pull off your breast repeatedly, making clicking sounds that your mother-in-law says are “normal.” They’re not.
Common signs Wheat Ridge and Edgewater parents report:
- Painful nursing that makes you hold your breath—cracked nipples, toe-curling pain that doesn’t improve after the first week
- Baby struggles at every feeding: poor weight gain percentiles at Lutheran Medical Center or St. Anthony Hospital checkups
- Feeding takes 45+ minutes, but your baby seems hungry again in 90 minutes
- Reflux symptoms: spitting up frequently, arching back, fussiness after every feeding
- Your baby’s cry echoes through your Belmar apartment walls because they’re always hungry
Many Lakewood lactation consultants refer families to us when they suspect tongue-tie after a latch assessment shows restricted tongue movement. The American Academy of Pediatrics emphasizes early intervention for feeding difficulties, especially when weight gain is affected. If your pediatrician said “give it time,” but you’re watching your baby drop from the 50th percentile to the 10th, trust your instincts.
How Tongue-Tie Restricts Infant Latch and Milk Transfer
The frenulum—that thin tissue under your baby’s tongue—should be elastic enough to let the tongue lift to the roof of the mouth. When it’s too tight, your baby can’t create the suction seal needed for efficient feeding.
Green Mountain and Bear Creek parents researching this often find medical diagrams that don’t explain what’s actually happening during nursing. Here’s what matters: your baby’s tongue can’t elevate properly, so they compensate with jaw and cheek muscles instead. The clicking sound you hear? That’s the seal breaking repeatedly as your baby struggles.
What restricted tongue movement causes:
- Shallow latch that traumatizes your nipples but doesn’t transfer much milk
- Inefficient feeding—your baby works hard for 45 minutes and gets maybe half the volume they need
- Weight gain that stalls because milk transfer drops below what growth requires
- Hour-long feeding sessions that leave parents in Belmar walk-up apartments exhausted
Research from the International Affiliation of Tongue-Tie Professionals shows that 60 to 80 percent of babies with tongue-tie experience breastfeeding difficulties. If latch problems persist past the first week or weight gain drops below the 10th percentile, get a feeding assessment. And if you’re told “your baby is fine” at the two-week checkup but you’re crying through every feeding, something isn’t fine.
Laser Tongue-Tie Release at Our Lakewood Office
Our office is located at 3900 S Wadsworth Blvd, Suite 625—near Foothills Golf Course and the Highway 285 intersection. We use laser frenectomy, which takes two to three minutes and allows your baby to nurse immediately after.
Why laser instead of scissors:
- Precision cut that targets only the restricted tissue
- Minimal bleeding (often just a few drops)
- No stitches needed
- Faster healing than traditional scissors release
We do the procedure in-office. You hold your baby during the release for comfort—no separating you from your newborn in another room. Most babies fuss for 15 to 20 minutes, then they’re ready to feed.
Wheat Ridge and Applewood families appreciate our same-week appointments. Call Monday through Thursday, 8am to 3pm, and we’ll get you in. Not in three weeks. This week.
Call (720) 783-5424 to schedule your Lakewood tongue-tie evaluation.
Post-Release Exercises and Feeding Support
After the procedure, we’ll teach you stretches to prevent reattachment during healing. You’ll lift your baby’s tongue gently—takes about 10 seconds—four to six times daily for two to three weeks.
What to expect for feeding improvement:
- Some babies latch better immediately and nurse more efficiently within hours
- Others need three to five days of practice as they learn new tongue movement patterns
- Most parents see real improvement within the first week
Edgewater and Wheat Ridge parents can schedule follow-up appointments Tuesday through Thursday without driving to downtown Denver. We’re eight minutes from most central Lakewood neighborhoods.
We also coordinate with Lakewood-area lactation consultants and bodywork providers. Craniosacral therapy helps release tension from birth trauma, and myofunctional exercises help your baby develop proper tongue movement patterns as they grow.
You’re not doing this alone. We’ll support you through the entire healing process.
Why Lakewood Parents Choose Us Over Denver Clinics
We do comprehensive airway evaluation—not just a quick snip and send you home. We assess how tongue-tie affects breathing and sleep, not just feeding today. Because the restricted airway that’s making breastfeeding hard now can cause sleep and development problems later.
What makes our approach different:
- We treat your entire family’s airway issues: your TMJ pain and your baby’s tongue-tie both get addressed here
- We’re certified in HealthyStart® and Vivos for long-term airway development as your baby grows
- Our S Wadsworth location means shorter trips from Wheat Ridge, Applewood, and Edgewater neighborhoods—eight to 10 miles closer than Northwest Denver clinics
Many Belmar and Green Mountain families avoid the long drive to Northwest Denver when they find out we’re local. Our office near the Lakewood-Wadsworth light rail station includes a 1,000-space parking garage. Easy access matters when you’re hauling an infant car seat and diaper bag.
We understand urgent infant feeding issues need same-week appointments. Not waiting lists. Not “we’ll see you in three weeks.” This week.
Getting to Our Office from Central Lakewood Neighborhoods
Our office is at 3900 S Wadsworth Blvd, Suite 625, in the Academy Park area near Foothills Golf Course.
From Belmar and the Wadsworth corridor:
- Head south on Wadsworth Boulevard
- Office is just north of Highway 285 (Hampden Avenue)
- Free parking in the building lot
From Bear Creek and Kendrick Lake areas:
- Take Highway 285 (Hampden) east to Wadsworth
- Turn north on Wadsworth—office is immediately on your right
- Suite 625 is on the sixth floor with elevator access
Public transit option:
- Lakewood-Wadsworth RTD W Line light rail station is 0.3 miles north
- Elevated station with elevator access for strollers
Parking and building access:
- Free parking lot with spaces near the entrance
- Elevator available—no stairs required with baby gear
- Stroller-accessible throughout
Office hours:
- Monday: 8am–5pm
- Tuesday–Thursday: 8am–3pm
- Friday: By appointment only
Book your infant feeding assessment today—Lakewood families, call (720) 783-5424.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get to your Lakewood office from Wheat Ridge with a newborn?
Drive south on Wadsworth Boulevard—our office is at 3900 S Wadsworth, Suite 625, near Highway 285. The free parking lot has elevator access directly to our sixth-floor suite, so you won’t struggle with stairs while carrying your baby.
Can you see my baby this week if they’re not gaining weight?
Yes. Call (720) 783-5424 for urgent feeding assessments Monday through Thursday, 8am to 3pm. We offer same-week appointments for struggling infants because we know waiting another two weeks isn’t an option when weight gain is dropping.
Why do Lakewood babies have trouble latching with tongue-tie?
The tight frenulum prevents your baby’s tongue from lifting to the roof of their mouth, so they can’t create the suction seal needed for efficient milk transfer. The latch stays shallow and painful for you, and your baby doesn’t get enough milk despite working hard for 45 minutes.
Is laser tongue-tie release painful for my Belmar baby?
The procedure takes two to three minutes. Your baby may cry briefly, then they can nurse immediately after. Laser creates minimal bleeding compared to scissors methods, and most babies settle within 15 to 20 minutes.
Do I need to drive to Denver for tongue-tie treatment, or can I stay in Lakewood?
Our office is in Lakewood at 3900 S Wadsworth—no need to drive to Northwest Denver clinics eight to 10 miles away. We’re local, and we offer same-week appointments for urgent infant feeding issues.
What if my Lutheran Medical Center pediatrician said my baby’s tongue-tie is “fine”?
Many pediatricians miss feeding-related tongue-ties because they’re trained to look for speech issues, not breastfeeding mechanics. We do comprehensive assessment with visual exam and feeding observation. If you’re in pain and your baby isn’t gaining weight, something isn’t fine—and we’ll help you figure out what.
Ready to help your baby feed better?
Call our Lakewood office at (720) 783-5424 or visit us at 3900 S Wadsworth Blvd, Suite 625. We’ll see you this week—not next month. Same-week appointments available Monday through Thursday for infant feeding assessments and tongue-tie release.
Better feeding starts here.
