Dr. Allie Lonneman is an award-winning pediatric dentist and founder of Arlington Tongue Tie Center, Arlington’s only practice solely dedicated to the treatment of tongue-ties and lip-ties in infants and children.
Dr. Allie prides herself on having a conservative and collaborative approach when it comes to treating tongue-ties. She believes in taking the time to confirm a true symptomatic functional oral restriction is present and only proceeding with a release when traditional therapies, like those provided by a Lactation Consultant or Myofunctional Therapist, do not result in the improvement of symptoms or function.
Dr. Allie feels that too many providers are rushing to perform tongue-tie release procedures, which results in the misdiagnosis and overtreatment of tongue-ties.
When asked about opening Arlington Tongue Tie Center, she said:
“My goal of opening this practice was to provide parents a safe space where they can feel empowered to make the best decision possible for their child. I start with a comprehensive review of symptoms, where parents are educated on oral restrictions, gaining insight about tongue-ties and lip-ties and how they can affect nursing, speaking, breathing, sleeping and eating. Following an examination and functional assessment, parents receive a recommendation that they can trust, without the fear of being sold an unnecessary procedure.”
As a laser frenectomy specialist, Dr. Allie has successfully treated hundreds of babies with oral restrictions (tongue-ties and lip-ties). Aside from being the most experienced release provider in Arlington, she is the only pediatric dentist in Northern Virginia that has achieved certification through the American Board of Laser Surgery. Dr. Allie uses a state-of-the-art CO2 Light Scalpel laser for a precise and gentle frenectomy procedure.
At Arlington Tongue Tie Center, parents should feel confident their infants and children are receiving the highest standard of care, not just in Arlington but in all of Northern Virginia.
Arlington Tongue Tie Center is located inside its partner company, VK Pediatric Dentistry, at 5001 Langston Blvd. You can schedule an appointment online or call 703-457-1133. Visit their website for more information.
