Designed especially for infants and toddlers, BabyLase offers a calm, non‑surgical solution to help the tiniest patients thrive. If your child is struggling with feeding, tongue or lip restrictions, or tension after birth, this gentle laser therapy could make all the difference.
BabyLase
What to expect
With your little one resting in your arms or a trusted caregiver’s, our specially‑trained provider uses a mild laser frequency applied to the head, neck and oral soft tissues. Your baby may feel only a gentle touch of warmth. The aim is to support soft‑tissue release and improve function in a stress‑free way.
Key Benefits
Because BabyLase focuses on the body’s inherent ability to heal and integrate, it can:
- improve latch and nursing comfort by easing under‑tongue or lip tension
- reduce fussiness and support smoother feeding transitions
- prepare tissues for potential future interventions, or even help avoid them altogether
- contribute to overall comfort and wellness by supporting better nervous system and fascial health
Who it’s for
If your baby has been diagnosed with lip‑tie or tongue‑tie, or if you’re simply watching feeding challenges and wondering whether something might help, we’ll begin with a careful functional assessment to determine what’s right for your family. This treatment is safe, soothing, and built around your child’s comfort and needs.
Why it matters?
Choosing BabyLase means you’re giving your child a gentle opportunity to enjoy improved function, comfort and freedom at an early age. Instead of defaulting to surgery, this therapy gives you another, less invasive path, one that prioritizes whole‑body integration and your child’s ongoing wellness.
BabyLase Review
“After my fifth baby was born, I could tell right away that he had tongue and lip ties. He had many of the symptoms: chronically spitting up, blistered lips, blanched gums when the top lip was lifted, white layer on his tongue, chomping motion while nursing, etc. I had been working with a lactation consultant and wanted to utilize all the resources I could before going the revision route. I did bodywork, mouth exercises, and chiropractic appointments with my baby. At the same time, one of my other kids was seeing Dr. Gerard for their ALF appliance. At one of their appointments, after explaining what all I was experiencing with my baby, Dr. Gerard mentioned BabyLase as a potential resource to help with overall tightness and function of the mouth. I was intrigued to try it out for my baby_ After the first session, I could immediately tell a difference in my baby’s mouth. His lips were a lot looser, and he was actually moving his tongue in ways I had never seen him move them before! Both the lactation consultant and chiropractor commented on how much looser my baby felt and wanted to know what I was doing! After 3 rounds of BabyLase and seeing such improved function in my baby’s oral mobility, I felt good about foregoing a revision I originally thought was imminent. How incredible! The neatest part is that even if I had continued to pursue a revision, BabyLase was an excellent tool I was utilizing to prepare for one. In addition, Dr. Gerard and his team were so incredibly kind, helpful, knowledgeable, and supportive of my decisions_ They made the whole process comfortable, fun, and inviting. I strongly recommend their office to anyone looking truncated..”
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Megan R.
We’re so grateful for Dr. Gerard. Our 2 week old daughter was struggling with latching, and after three baby OraLase appointments, we saw such a difference. By the third visit, she was feeding so much better. Dr. Gerard and his assistant Deana were gentle, caring, and really took the time to help us feel comfortable throughout the process.
Joe W.
Dr. Gerard and the entire staff excel at providing an exceptional customer experience. I’ve had many different dentists over the years but have never had one with whom I felt at ease. McMillan Family Dental treats the whole patient, not just what’s in your mouth. My family and I wouldn’t dream of going to another dentist ever! Call McMillan Family Dental ASAP. It will be the best decision you’ll ever make!