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Starbrite Dental Offers Tongue-Tied/Lip-Tied Treatments

Rockville, MD Pediatrician Dr. Seifi Provides Expert Pediatric Care for Tongue and Lip Ties

Starbrite Dental understands the impact tongue-tie and lip-tie have on children's oral and general health. The frenulum, the small tissue connecting the lip or tongue to the mouth, is often too tight. This can cause problems with oral hygiene, breastfeeding, and speech development. Our compassionate team at Rockville, MD, is here to provide your child with gentle, effective treatments.

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What are Tongue-Tie and Lip-Tie?

  • Tongue Tie: This occurs when the frenulum beneath the tongue is either too thick or short, preventing the movement of the mouth. This condition can make it difficult for a child to speak clearly, breastfeed or perform basic oral functions such as swallowing.
  • Lip Tie: A lip-tie occurs when the frenulum that connects the upper or lower lip and the gum is too tight. This can cause problems with breastfeeding, as well as gaps between teeth. This can make it hard for children to properly close their lips, which will affect their oral hygiene.

Signs and Symptoms of Tongue-Tie and Lip-Tie

  • Breastfeeding Problems: If your child has difficulty latching on, is frequently slipping off the breast or not gaining the weight expected, you may have a tongue or lip tie.
  • Speech Difficulties: Children older than five years old may have difficulty speaking or pronouncing certain words due to tongue restriction.
  • Oral Hygiene Challenges: A child with a tongue-tie or lip-tie may find it difficult to properly clean their teeth, increasing the risk of gum disease and cavities.
  • Gap Between Teeth: A tight upper lip frenulum may cause a gap to appear between the front teeth. This can affect the alignment of teeth.

Starbrite Dental Offers a Variety of Treatment Options

Starbrite Dental offers the latest technologies and techniques to treat tongue-tie and lip-tie. We use the least invasive and gentlest techniques to ensure your child is comfortable.



  • Frenectomy: The most common treatment of tongue-tie or lip-tie involves a frenectomy. This is a simple, non-invasive procedure that releases the frenulum. The frenulum can be released using either a surgical knife or a laser. Lasers are often chosen for their precision, minimal pain, and rapid healing.
  • After-Treatment: Our providers will give you detailed instructions for how to take care of your child's mouth after the procedure to promote healing and to prevent the reattachment. You will be guided on how to help your child gain full mobility of the tongue or lip.
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Why Choose Starbrite Dental to Treat Tongue-Tie or Lip-Tie?

  • Experienced Pediatric Care: Dr. Seifi and her team of specialists are highly experienced in pediatric dental procedures. They have extensive expertise in diagnosing and treating lip-tie, tongue-tie, and other dental issues in children. Their gentle approach ensures that your child receives the best care possible.
  • State-of-the-Art Technology: Our practice uses advanced technology to perform frenectomy procedures. This ensures that the treatment is safe, quick, and minimally invasive.
  • Compassionate Care: We know that procedures can be stressful, both for parents and their children. We strive to create a welcoming, comfortable environment for your child.

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Contact Starbrite Dental, Rockville, MD, if you suspect your child has a lip-tie. Dr. Seifi can provide you with expert diagnosis and treatment for your child to achieve optimal oral development and health.

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Dr. Seifi

We are so sure that patients new to Invisalign will love our caring atmosphere and high quality services that Dr. Maryam Seifi offers a complimentary Invisalign consultation to patients who are new to this treatment. 


Dr. Seifi has been treating patients at a high level of quality and expertise for more than 20 years. Every StarBrite Dental practitioner and staff member follows her example and insists on the same level of quality as they care for patients. Dr. Seifi has been recognized by Invisalign as a Gold + Preferred Provider because of the hundreds of cases she has successfully treated. 


Request your own Invisalign consultation today and learn what this advanced orthodontic technology can do for your smile. Call us at
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