A lip or tongue tie is a condition that occurs when a small band of tissue under the lip or tongue is too short or thick. This restricts normal tongue and lip movements, which can affect your child’s speech and nutrition. Infants with a lip or tongue tie can struggle to breastfeed. Complications with eating can increase as they transition to solids if the issue isn’t addressed. Poor nutrition can harm your little one’s health and development. Thankfully, a lip or tongue tie is easy to correct with a soft tissue dental laser. Here’s how you can free your child’s tied lip or tongue with a frenectomy using the best dental technologies.

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More than 20 million Americans suffer from sleep apnea, but an alarming 80% of cases are undiagnosed. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is the most prevalent type of the breathing disorder. OSA is often associated with loud, chronic snoring and poor sleep quality; however, the risks of untreated sleep apnea are far more severe. Not only can you be at risk of a shorter life expectancy, but untreated OSA may even cost you your eyesight. Here’s what you need to know about sleep apnea and blindness. 

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