It’s normal to feel nervous and concerned about your child undergoing surgery. This may be the first surgery he or she faces, so we’re here to help you and your child feel comfortable and to provide expert pediatric surgery. Our oral surgeons are some of the best in the country and are highly experienced in treating children, including those with special needs, in addition to being certified in pediatric life support. You and your child will also meet our nurse anesthetist, who is trained and certified in anesthesia services, and here to ensure your child experiences a safe and comfortable surgery. Together, Dr. Blaeser and Dr. Kraus and staff create a friendly and relaxing environment for our pediatric patients, as well as expert treatment to assure your child’s orofacial health. Is your child suffering from cleft lip or palate or have tongue or lip tie? Our caring, gentle oral surgeons can help. Meet our team by scheduling your child’s first appointment with us today.
Some babies do not develop properly during the mother’s pregnancy. This can result in birth defects that affect a child’s upper lip (cleft lip) and/or mouth (cleft palate). We recommend these clefts be surgically treated within 12-18 months after birth. Our cleft surgery improves your child’s hearing, breathing, and speech, as well as restores proper facial aesthetics.
Children with tongue and/or lip tie often have trouble breastfeeding, poor weight gain, colic, and when teeth erupt, a visible gap formed between the two front teeth. These issues occur because the tissue that holds the upper lip and the tongue to the mouth is too restrictive. We remove this tissue (frenectomy), releasing the upper lip and tongue to move freely and properly.
When you’re comfortable and relaxed, most likely your child will be too. We invite you to schedule a preliminary consultation for you and your child to meet our oral surgeons, staff, and nurse anesthetist before your surgery. We’ll be here to address your questions and concerns as well as meet and connect with your child on his or her level. Know that you’re not alone in feeling apprehension about your child’s surgery, but we treat pediatric patients on a weekly basis and have seen great success with our pediatric surgeries. Your child will be safe with us.
Address:
242 Main Street
Amesbury, MA 01913
Phone Number:
(978) 388-7500
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