Lakewood, CO infant TONGUE-TIE & Lip-Tie Treatment

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The laser work itself takes under 60 seconds. Your full appointment at our Lakewood office—evaluation, treatment, and recovery coaching—wraps up in less than an hour.

We numb the area with infant-safe topical gel before starting. Most Lakewood babies latch and nurse within minutes of finishing, and the non-contact laser causes minimal reaction.

Lots of Lakewood families notice easier latching and less pain at the very next feeding. The complete transformation happens over two to three weeks as your baby masters their new range of motion.

Watch for poor latch, marathon nursing sessions, sore or bleeding nipples, clicking noises when your baby eats, and constant gas or fussiness. Our detailed screening helps Lakewood families know whether releasing the tie will solve your specific problems.

CO2 laser technology gives us pinpoint accuracy, almost zero blood loss, and faster tissue repair than the traditional cutting methods used in Lakewood. Because the laser doesn’t contact tissue directly, there’s less pain and lower infection risk.

Most Lakewood appointments run under 60 minutes, and feeding improvements often show up immediately.

We schedule appointments each week with timing options that work around your Lakewood family’s schedule.

Your baby’s wellbeing justifies the investment. We provide upfront pricing for Lakewood families and answer any questions about insurance coverage or payment plans.

Learn more about tongue-tie diagnosis and treatment from the AAPD.

Stop waiting—give your baby relief and yourself peace of mind. Right now is when Lakewood families should act to transform feeding struggles into the bonding experience you both deserve.

Common Questions About Infant Tongue-Tie Release in Lakewood

How do I know if my baby actually has a tongue-tie?

Watch for a poor latch, marathon nursing sessions, sore or bleeding nipples, clicking noises when your baby eats, and constant gas or fussiness. Any one of those on its own can have other causes. Several together point toward a restriction. Our screening checks tongue movement, lip mobility, and how the latch actually functions, so Lakewood families find out whether releasing the tie will solve the specific problem they are having. If you are still sorting out what you are seeing at home, our article on tongue-tie symptoms in babies walks through the signs in more detail.

Nursing hurts and my baby is not gaining well. How soon can we be seen?

Call us at (720) 783-5424. We hold same-week feeding assessment slots Monday through Thursday for exactly this situation. Cracked nipples and a weight curve that has dropped off are not things to sit on for three weeks, and you should not have to drive into Denver to be seen. Our article on infant tongue-tie and breastfeeding help in Lakewood covers what an urgent feeding assessment involves and what to bring.

Everyone tells us to wait and see. Will it stretch out as she grows?

It will not. The band under the tongue is fascia, not muscle, so it does not lengthen with use or time. Your baby’s mouth gets bigger, but the restriction stays exactly where it is, which means what improves is her ability to work around it rather than the tie itself. Not every tight-looking frenulum needs treatment, and we will tell you when yours does not. Our guide on whether a tongue-tie can heal or release naturally without surgery covers both sides, including when waiting is a reasonable call.

How long does the appointment take?

The laser work itself takes under 60 seconds. Your full appointment at our Lakewood office, including the evaluation, the treatment, and recovery coaching, wraps up in less than an hour. You hold your baby during the release. We do not take them to another room.

Is the procedure painful for my baby?

We numb the area with infant-safe topical gel before starting. Most Lakewood babies latch and nurse within minutes of finishing, and the non-contact laser causes minimal reaction. Some babies fuss during the release, mostly from being held still rather than from pain.

What makes laser treatment different from scissors?

CO2 laser technology gives us pinpoint accuracy, almost zero blood loss, and faster tissue repair than the traditional cutting methods still used in Lakewood. Because the laser does not contact tissue directly, there is less pain and lower infection risk, and no stitches are needed.

When will I notice improvements in feeding?

Lots of Lakewood families notice easier latching and less pain at the very next feeding. Fuller improvement happens over two to three weeks as your baby masters their new range of motion. During that window you will be doing gentle stretches four to six times a day to keep the site from reattaching, and that part matters as much as the release itself. Our article on what the first two weeks after release look like gives you the day-by-day version.

My lactation consultant thinks my baby has a tongue-tie. What happens next?

When your IBCLC raises tongue-tie as a concern, the next step is a functional assessment, not just a visual check. Posterior ties sit further back and require evaluating how the tongue actually moves rather than how it looks at rest. We build our evaluation around what your lactation consultant is already observing, and we coordinate with her on the aftercare plan so you are not managing the handoff yourself. Families in Edgewater and Sloan’s Lake are typically 15 to 20 minutes south via Sheridan and Wadsworth. Read how lactation care and tongue-tie assessment connect for Edgewater families.

My pediatrician said it looks fine. Should I still come in?

A routine well-baby exam checks how the frenulum looks. It does not usually include watching a full feed, which is where a functional restriction shows itself. We do both, a visual exam and a feeding observation. If you are in pain and your baby is not gaining, that is worth a second look regardless of what a quick visual check found.

What does it cost, and will insurance cover it?

We provide upfront pricing for Lakewood families before you commit to anything. Coverage varies quite a bit by plan, so we go through what your specific policy is likely to do and answer questions about payment plans if you need them. You will not get a surprise number after the fact.