What To Expect At The First Visit

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What to Expect at Your First Visit to Sawgrass Untied

We understand how emotional it can feel to bring your baby or child for a tongue or lip tie evaluation. You might feel worried, unsure, or even overwhelmed.

At Sawgrass Untied, Dr. Ryan’s mission is to make your first visit comfortable, reassuring, and full of hope.

Here’s exactly what you can expect from the moment you walk through our doors.

A Careful, Gentle Evaluation

Next, Dr. Ryan will gently examine:

The tissue under your child’s tongue and lips

How the tongue and lip move

Your baby’s latch or feeding (if relevant)

Any signs of dental or spacing issues

For babies, she may observe a feeding session to see how the tongue and lips function during nursing or bottle feeding.

Older kids often find this part easy and comfortable. Dr. Ryan explains what she’s doing in simple, friendly language.

Discussing Gentle Treatment Options

If Dr. Ryan recommends treatment:

She’ll explain how our gentle laser procedure works

Talk through how to prepare for the visit

Explain aftercare and healing in simple steps

Share resources for feeding support or speech therapy if needed

Many families find it reassuring to know that treatment is quick, precise, and often done in just minutes.

Making Kids Feel Safe and Brave

Dr. Ryan and our team:

Use gentle voices and calm, friendly energy
Go at your child’s pace—no rushing
Celebrate bravery with smiles and high-fives
Make the visit feel more like a chat than a medical appointment

Our goal is simple: to help your child—and you—feel safe and understood.

Expert Care Right Here in Carolina Forest

Until Sawgrass Untied, families often had to drive hours away for tongue or lip tie treatment.

Now, you have:

Dr. Ryan, the only local pediatric dentist performing gentle laser releases
A team deeply committed to families in Carolina Forest, Myrtle Beach, and surrounding communities
Compassionate care from people who truly care about your child’s journey

You deserve expert care close to home—and now you have it.

Let’s help your child eat, speak, and smile with confidence.