Lip & Tongue Tie at OCPD
Nestled in Beaverdam Lake-Salisbury Mills, OCPD redefines pediatric dentistry by uncovering how hidden lip and tongue ties sabotage feeding, speech, and airway growth long before school age. Using USA-standard CO₂ lasers and IBCLC teamwork, the clinic releases restrictive frenula in under five minutes, sparing babies from repeat hospital visits and mothers from abandoned breastfeeding goals.
1200 NY-208 #5, Monroe, NY 10950
(845) 238-3620
Laser frenectomies at OCPD Monroe resolve feeding, speech, and sleep issues in infants and adults within minutes, using pain-free technology that eliminates bleeding and stitches; the on-site board-certified team integrates myofunctional therapy and same-day follow-up to secure lasting mobility gains, while insurance coordination and flexible scheduling keep care accessible at 1200 NY-208 5, Monroe, NY 10950, (845) 238-3620, tonguetieoc.com.
| Friday | 8 AM–4 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–4 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–4 PM |
Faq
What exactly is a lip or tongue tie, and how does it affect oral health?
A lip or tongue tie occurs when the frenulum tissue is too short or thick, restricting normal movement; at our Monroe, NY pediatric dental office we screen every infant and child because untreated restrictions can cause gaps between teeth, speech delays, sleep-disordered breathing, and even nursing difficulties for breastfeeding mothers.
How does a dentist in the United States diagnose and release a tie?
At 1200 NY-208 5, we use a CO₂ laser that cauterizes while it cuts, so the 5-minute frenectomy is pain-minimal, requires no stitches or general anesthesia, and allows babies to breastfeed immediately while older kids return to school the same afternoon.
Is the procedure covered by American dental or medical insurance?
Our front-desk team codes the laser frenectomy with both dental and medical CDT/CPT codes; most PPO plans reimburse 60–100 % once we document medical necessity through photos, measurements, and, when needed, a sleep study or lactation consultation.
Why choose a pediatric dentist at OCPD instead of an ENT or general dentist?
Dr. Cohen is a board-certified pediatric dentist who performs over 1,200 releases a year, pairs the laser with myofunctional therapy and stretches to prevent re-attachment, and coordinates care with lactation consultants and speech therapists across the United States, yielding a 98 % success rate.
