Parental Considerations for Releasing Infant Lip Ties – Shervin K. Yazdi, DDS
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Abstract
The management of infant lip ties remains a topic of debate among healthcare professionals due to its implications for breastfeeding, oral function, and long-term oral health. This article explores the anatomical, functional, and clinical considerations surrounding upper lip ties, emphasizing their impact on infant feeding, colic, orthodontic development, speech, oral hygiene, and social factors. The discussion highlights the diagnostic challenges, potential benefits of early intervention, and controversies regarding frenectomy procedures. By reviewing clinical evidence and parental considerations, this paper underscores the need for interdisciplinary collaboration in assessing and treating lip ties, ensuring informed decision-making for optimal patient outcomes.
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About the Author
Shervin K. Yazdi, DDS
Castro Valley Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics, Castro Valley, CA
Dr. Shervin Yazdi was born in Manhattan, New York, and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, California. He completed his undergraduate study of biology at Sonoma State University in 1990, his Doctor of Dental Surgery at UCLA in 1994, and his Pediatric Dentistry residency at UCLA in 1996. He has been practicing pediatric dentistry in Northern California for the past 28 years.
Dr. Yazdi has kept his passion for soft tissue surgery alive due to the clear functional benefits it provides his patients. He routinely attends national and international conferences, learning from other providers what is essential to bring you the functional effectiveness and safety families deserve. He was certified by the Academy of Laser Dentistry in 2002, Laser Soft Tissue re-certified in 2013, a Fellow of the World Clinical Laser & Imaging Institute in 2014, and a Diplomate of the American Board of Laser Surgery in 2018.
Dr. Yazdi has performed over 10,000 frenectomies in the past 25 years using a variety of lasers and laser wavelengths. With decades of unwavering passion for relieving oral restrictions, Dr. Yazdi has limited his thriving practice to the sub-specialty of infant frenectomy; he practices out of the Infant Frenectomy Center he has scratch built in 2016; he finds no greater joy than to relieve the many ailments afflicting a baby.
Dr. Yazdi sincerely believes “success” depends on a community of open-minded healthcare professionals who are humble with their talent but generous with their knowledge.
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| # of Pages | 18 |
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| Page Size | 8 1/2 x 11 inches |
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| Published | January 2025 |
