Gentle, Precise Laser Care
Tongue- and lip-tie treatment can feel intimidating for families. Parents want the safest, least invasive approach, and older patients want reassurance that recovery will be as smooth as possible. At Otter Oral Care, we use the CO₂ laser because it allows us to provide care that is gentle, precise, and supports faster, more comfortable healing for every age.
What Is a CO₂ Laser Frenectomy?
A CO₂ laser doesn’t cut or burn in the traditional sense. Instead, it uses focused light energy to gently vaporize the restricted tissue while leaving surrounding areas untouched. This precision means we can release the tie thoroughly without unnecessary trauma to nearby healthy tissue.
Why We Choose CO₂ Over Other Methods
Dr. Michael Dienberg has worked with every technique available—scissors, scalpel, diode lasers, and CO₂. His experience consistently shows that the CO₂ laser offers the best balance of comfort, healing, and outcomes:
Scissors or scalpel – often involve more bleeding, can require stitches, and may cause longer or more uncomfortable recovery.
Diode lasers – work by generating heat, which can char the tissue, increase post-op discomfort, and slow healing.
CO₂ laser – is both fast and gentle, sealing small blood vessels as it works, minimizing bleeding, swelling, and discomfort. Healing is smoother and scarring risk is reduced.
Safety and Evidence You Can Trust
The CO₂ laser is a proven tool in hospitals and surgical centers around the world. Clinical studies show that patients treated with CO₂ lasers experience:
Less post-op discomfort
Faster healing times
Lower risk of complications such as infection or scarring
Its precision helps us protect surrounding tissue, which is especially important for small infants and equally reassuring for children and adults.
Safety is our top priority — every patient wears protective eyewear during treatment.
What Families Can Expect
Whether we’re treating an infant, a child, or an adult, the procedure is efficient and designed around comfort:
For infants, the release takes just seconds and is paired with gentle comfort measures.
For children and adults, a combination of numbing and relaxation techniques ensures a calm experience.
Across all ages, most patients are surprised at how smooth the recovery feels compared to other techniques.
Our treatment space is designed for comfort — calm, precise care for patients of all ages.
Our Commitment
For us, the CO₂ laser isn’t just a tool—it’s a way to deliver the clarity, comfort, and care that every patient deserves. It reflects our commitment to using the safest, most effective technology available, so that every family can move forward with confidence.
Proud to be listed as a LightScalpel® CO₂ Laser Provider