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Lip and Tongue Tie Revisions
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What are lip ties, and tongue ties?
Tongue-ties and lip-ties are restricted soft tissue (frenula) in the mouth. These tethered oral tissues impact function, growth and development of the jaws, mouth, teeth and airway.
How do lip ties, and tongue ties affect us?
Infants: painful breastfeeding, difficulty breast or bottle feeding, refux or colic symptoms, and/or failure to thrive
Toddlers, Children & Adolescents: difficulty swallowing solid foods, speech/articulation disorders, orthodontic issues, as well as possible sleep and breathing problems.
Adults: snoring, obstructive sleep apnea, neck tension, TMJ pain and disfunction, and headaches.
Baby Tongue Tie
Baby Lip Tie
Adult Lip Tie
Adult Tongue Tie
What is a buccal tie?
A buccal or cheek-tie is a restricted frenulum that connects the cheek to the gums. These can restrict the function of the cheeks and lips that are needed for feeding and/or speech.
How do buccal ties affect older children and adults?
Cheek ties are one of the main causes of gum recession, tooth root exposure and orthodontic problems.
Baby Buccal Tie
Adult Buccal Tie
Dr. Elizabeth Billiot
Dr. Elizabeth Billiot
Dentist
Dr. Elizabeth Billiot is excited to bring excellent and innovative dental care to Ithaca. She graduated from NYU and then earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from The University of Southern California’s School of Dentistry in 2009. She served in the U.S. Army for 3 years as a Dental Corps Officer, where she received extensive post-graduate training in oral surgery, implantology, and cosmetic dentistry. She brings new skills to the practice including the placement of mini-implants, laser dentistry, Krystal Klear Aligners (braces without brackets), expanded pediatric dental care and is known for her warm, personalized attention.
Dr. Billiot is excited to mentor and work closely with students in Cornell and Ithaca College’s pre-dental programs.
Dr. Billiot, her husband and four children are excited to be in Ithaca and become part of the community. She enjoys hiking with her family and dogs, swimming, boating and exploring new restaurants and cuisines.
“Dr Billiot saved my breastfeeding relationship! My daughter’s pediatrician did not diagnose her lip or tongue tie and we struggled through painful nursing and colic for weeks. Two days after the procedure, my baby was a different baby. Better latch, rapid weight gain and no more screaming fits from gas. Thank you Dr. Liz!”
“My son had his ties revised 3 weeks before he turned 2, after 4 different health professionals said they weren’t an issue. He never had issues nursing other than a shallow latch and nursing a ton. At the time of his revision, his teeth began to get the first signs of decay and he still couldn’t walk. After revision, he began walking within a week! I truly believe the ties were affecting his body’s ability to walk. Also, all signs of tooth decay disappeared as we were able to brush his teeth without causing him pain”
“Dr. Billiot and her staff are very friendly and attentive. The office is very comfortable and inviting. My family members have always had a phobia of the dentist, but Dr. Billiot always puts their fears to rest. They know we are in good hands with her. Thank you.” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Working Hours
Mon: 8am – 12pm, 1pm – 5pm
Tue: 8am – 12pm, 1pm – 5pm
Wed: 8am – 12pm, 1pm – 5pm
Thu: 8am – 12pm, 1pm – 5pm
Fri: 8am – 2pm