Should Your Dentist Do A Lip And Tongue Tie Release On The Same Day?

If your baby is impacted by a lip or tongue tie it can negatively impact their ability to latch on and breastfeed successfully. This can cause sleepless nights, dehydration and a fussy baby. While you may be thinking that the problem is you, it may not be. Lip and tongue tie inhibits your baby from being able to place their tongue in the correct position. Laser lip and tongue-tie procedures can be done to release the ties and allow your baby free movements with their tongue. But what happens when your baby has both? Should you have laser procedures done on both in the same day?

Some dentists may have the procedure done to release one and then wait for it to heal and then complete the other procedure. Depending on how bad the lip or tongue tie is, this may be okay. But if you are looking to successfully breastfeed this can delay the healing process and cause further problems. Some babies may be impacted by nipple confusion or begin to see nursing as a sign of pain instead of comfort. The sooner you have the procedures completed, the sooner you and your baby will be on your way to achieving breastfeeding success.

For more information on breastfeeding and Lip and Tongue Tie contact Dr. Strutz and her team.

Sleep Apnea & Your Prosthodontist Can Change Your Life

Your first thought may not be, “I need a prosthodontist,” when you wake up in the middle of the night gasping for air. But perhaps it should be. Dr.Judith Strutz and her team have been working to give patients back their lives for years, focusing on teeth and health and also when they suffer from sleep apnea. After an initial consultation, exam and discussion, together you and Dr. Strutz can create a plan that will change how you sleep and give you back your rest at night. 

Without sleep your life can take a drastic downward turn. Unfortunately, quality sleep is necessary for you to live a healthy, happy life. Sleep not only impacts the way you attitude overall, lack of sleep can negatively impact how your body’s organs function. Lack of quality sleep can contribute to aches and pains in the body. It can decrease your body’s, natural healing processes, which can cause you to feel achy all over, and it can put increased pressure on your heart and lungs. 
Years ago, the only options that were available were noisy machines that were uncomfortable. Now we know that many times dental appliances can be placed in the mouth to help reposition the tongue.  
 This repositioning of the tongue will prevent it from falling to the back of the throat and cutting off the airway. While there are more than 80 different types of appliances that can be created for this purpose, one of the important reasons to visit Dr. Strutz and her team, is to get the one dental device that fits correctly in your mouth, will reposition the tongue well and be the most comfortable. “Because we know that if it’s not comfortable, you won’t wear it. And wearing it can save your life,” says Dr. Strutz.  

A dental device can restore your sleep pattern to a restful night’s sleep and change your life for the better. For more information contact Dr. Strutz & her team today.