Dr. Maggie knows exactly what its like to be worried about your childs health while still managing your entire familys needs. After all, shes a mother of three herself! When you walk into our specialty dental office, you can rest assured that your little one will receive loving care from someone with experience being a mother. Between our gentle soft-tissue lasers and Dr. Maggies caring touch, well keep your child and yourself at ease throughout the entire treatment.
Not all lasers are created equal. Dr. Maggie Davis has invested in the top of the line CO2 Light Scalpel laser. This is different from a diode laser in that it does not touch the tissue to cut. The laser energy vaporizes the tissue on the surface, preventing trauma to underlying tissue. Less touching, means less collateral damage to neighboring tissue, thus decreasing overall inflammation. We use CO2 technology to prevent 'hunger strikes' and have happier babies who want to nurse immediately.
After the procedure is done, well give you and your child a chance to rest in one of our private post op rooms. You and your little one can take as much time as you need to recover in complete privacy until youre ready to return home. Breastfeeding can help relieve some of your childs discomfort, so well make sure you have a chance to do so undisturbed. Of course, if you have any questions about the healing process, you are always welcome to ask us.
Dr. Maggie Davis is a mom and pediatric dentist. She has been in practice in Pinellas County for over a decade, and it was after becoming a mom herself that she realized her passion for working with children with tongue and lip ties. When her first son was born he had difficulty nursing and like any devoted parent, the search was on to find answers for her baby. From there on, her journey has taken her to advanced courses throughout the country and led her to the creation of the Florida Tongue Tie Institute within her dental office. Keep reading below to see what sets her apart.
Dr. Maggie is a Board-Certified Pediatric Dentist and Diplomate in the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, which is a respected qualifying status earned by fewer than three percent of all dentists. Dr. Maggie holds her Certification in Infant and Pediatric Tongue Ties and Lip Ties given by the American Board of Laser Surgery. She is a graduate of Dr. Richard Baxters Tongue Tie Academy and TOTS: Tethered Oral Tissue program. In regard to frenulum evaluations, as a Pediatric Dentist, Dr. Maggie is qualified in working in small mouths and has all the necessary experience & equipment, including a CO2 Light Scalpel laser. She has performed hundreds of tongue and lip tie releases with a laser.
At the Florida Tongue Tie Institute, we believe you can never stop learning. This is why Dr. Maggie continues to study from the nations best Pediatric Dentists, Laser Clinicians, Lactation Consultants, Speech Therapists and Myofascial Experts. She is a Diplomate in the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, which means that she has successfully completed voluntary examinations and demonstrated specialized knowledge and skill. She is also a member of:
At home, Dr. Maggie loves spending time with her super outdoorsy family. Her husband Cliff is a physician, and they have three sons who are obsessed with wrestling and biking. Her oldest son Colton is now age 8, then Camden age 6, and Mason who is age 3. Its hard to believe all of Dr. Maggies breastfed little babies are now becoming big boys!
As for personal hobbies, Dr. Maggie enjoys going with the kids on various outdoor adventures, including camping, hiking, mountain biking, fishing and mountain climbing. Shes definitely a natural tomboy and always wants to tag along when her husband and sons try to go off and do boy things without her. When she has a few hours of me time, she enjoys doing BodyPump at the YMCA or exercising on her Peloton bike.
Prior to having a frenectomy completed, all babies should be evaluated by a lactation consultant, myofunctional therapist, or speech language pathologist (SLP) trained in infant feeding. All children or teens having speech issues should also be evaluated by a trained SLP or myofunctional therapist. If symptoms cannot be eliminated non-surgically, then Dr. Maggie is happy to evaluate your child. If a laser frenectomy is required, then once it has been performed, the next step is to help a patient relearn how to use their tongue and lips properly when it comes to eating and speaking. For infants, this might involve the child and mother working with a myofunctional therapist and lactation consultant to ensure proper and consistent latching and swallowing. With older patients, dedicated speech therapy from a certified professional can help resolve longstanding impediments that have been resistant to other forms of treatment.
Prior to having a frenectomy completed, all babies should be evaluated by a lactation consultant and speech language pathologist (SLP) trained in infant feeding. All children or teens having speech issues should also be evaluated by a trained SLP. If symptoms cannot be eliminated non-surgically, then Dr. Maggie is happy to evaluate your child. If a laser frenectomy is required, then once it has been performed, the next step is to help a patient relearn how to use their tongue and lips properly when it comes to eating and speaking. For infants, this might involve the child and mother working with a myofunctional therapist and lactation consultant to ensure proper and consistent latching and swallowing. With older patients, dedicated speech therapy from a certified professional can help resolve longstanding impediments that have been resistant to other forms of treatment.
Lactation consultants are nursing professionals who help mothers overcome breastfeeding challenges. They can address issues such as poor milk supply, breast and nipple pain, difficulty latching, finding comfortable nursing positions and so much more.
Some speech language pathologists have years of specialty training to become experts in pediatric feeding and swallowing. They can correctly diagnose and provide therapy for dysphagia (abnormal swallowing) and improper function of the tongue in infants and children.
These therapist specialize in children with articulation disorders, dysarthria, apraxia, phonological disorders and oral habits (ex: tongue thrust, thumb sucking, pacifier use, nail biting). Some of these SLPs have specialty training on Myofunctional Therapy which aims to correct improper tongue muscles by teaching the child to engage the muscles to the appropriate position. The goal of therapy is to facilitate proper nasal breathing by emphasizing the correct resting posture of the tongue and lips. They can work in outpatient therapy clinics, schools, home health, or telehealth.
Stress and trauma to the body and spine can occur with the birthing process. Craniosacral therapy is a gentle, hands-on method of evaluating and enhancing the functioning of a physiological body system called the craniosacral system--- comprised of the membranes and cerebrospinal fluid that surround and protect the brain and spinal cord. Using soft touch, practitioners release restrictions in the craniosacral system.
Fascia is connective tissue that runs throughout our bodies and can develop restrictions. Through precise and sustained pressure on the whole-body, myofascial release aims to release these restrictions naturally.
A healthy airway is the foundation for optimal health at any age and is the foundation for healthy and balanced orthodontic treatment goals. This specialty requires advanced training in oral fascial myology and an awareness to identify breathing-related sleep disorders such as obstructive sleep apnea.
Children can often experience sleep disordered breathing including snoring, mouth breathing, restless sleeping, obstructive events (apnea), and behavioral changes during the day. Trained ENTs can evaluate your childs airway to and potentially perform sleep studies (polysomnography) to correctly diagnose these disorders.
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2 years ago
If you're on the fence about whether to have a lip or tongue tie released, you can rest assure Dr. Maggie will do a thorough exam and gives you an honest opinion. My daughter had a posterior tongue tie with various symptoms including reflux and we decided to have had her tongue tie treated. As a dentist myself, I appreciate that Dr. Maggie uses the state of the art laser, which improves healing. Immediately after the procedure, my little gal nursed well and napped well. The next day, I didn't even need to give her Tylenol and she seemed back to her normal self! I am so glad that we did the procedure with Florida Tongue Tie
Chelby Brock
2 years ago
I highly recommend going to Dr.Maggie if your little one has any ties! My son had a tongue and lip tie, he had originally had his tongue tie snipped by an ent and it reattached so I contacted Dr.Maggie and she got me right in, they used the laser instead of scissors, showed me the stretches and gave me contact info for a lactation specialist! Dr.Maggie is by far took care of my sons needs as well as wanting to make sure he's not reattaching in time! I absolutely love her and would definitely hands down recommend going to her!!
Stephanie Bennett
2 years ago
Dr. Davis is amazing!! My baby girl had an incomplete tongue tie revision done previously (elsewhere) and we were still having issues with weight gain and breastfeeding. Dr Davis revised her tongue and her lip and we've noticed great improvements! She was very informative (my husband said she needs her own show lol). We drove 2 hours one way for the procedure and Dr. Davis allowed us to do our follow up via Zoom. We are so happy with the care we received from the entire staff. I highly recommend Dr. Davis! Thank you so much!!
Celia Schirado
2 years ago
I struggled for so many months with my sons colic/reflux/gas because I didn't know he had a tie restricting is latch. Dr Maggie was quick to assess his ties. He had two ties. The procedure was quick and my son is doing so much better. She also recommended me to see a lactation consultant to correct the way he latches and gave me all the necessary info for after care. For the procedure, she used CO2 laser which is much better than cutting. Right after the procedure, I could feel that his latch was much stronger. Dr. Maggie is very knowledge and sweet. The whole staff there was great! My husband and I are very happy with the surgery.
Andrea Katsiyiannis
2 years ago
Dr Maggie and her staff are phenomenal!! I really can't say enough great things about her. She was thorough and so informative. This was my first child and I've had issues breastfeeding since day one. No one else seemed to listen- pediatrician, ENT ect. She diagnosed a tongue and lip tie right away and we got it fixed in office. They got me in same day because there was a cancellation. I am so grateful for her and her kind staff!!! I would recommended 10/10 over and over!! Thank you all for being so excellent!!
Heather Wymbs
2 years ago
She is the best dentist out there ! The whole staff were so friendly and welcoming. Very comforting and loving not only to my son who was there to correct a severe tongue tie but to me as well.
Francesca Doran
2 years ago
Our first visit with Dr. Maggie was for a tongue tie consultation for our newborn. Everyone was extremely friendly and made us feel welcome from start to finish. When meeting with Dr. Maggie she explained our options and was extremely thorough. It made us feel more at ease about the procedure if it was necessary. I couldn't say enough good things about Dr. Maggie and her staff! We are so glad we found a dentist for our children.
Lauren Jennings
2 years ago
Dr. Maggie is the best in her field and we were so lucky to have her take care of our sons lip and tongue tie. The whole process took about 10 minutes and our son was eating like a champ in no time. She is so sweet and treats all her patients like her own children. You won't be disappointed!
Nicole Stepp
2 years ago
My daughter (2 weeks) was making super gassy and making a clicking noise while nursing in addition to a painful latch. Had a consultation with Dr.Maggie and my daughter had both lip and tongue tie. She was very knowledgeable about the ties, procedure and recovery. Procedure was quick and I'm not going to lie, she did cry and you could tell she was sore for the first few hours but started nursing and we are 1 week out and she has a better latch, clicking noise went away and no more pain. Would Recommend
Lauren Betancourt
2 years ago
Fantastic doctor and staff. We brought our 3 week old baby to Dr. Maggie to evaluate a lip tie. She was extremely knowledgeable about lip/tongue ties and took the time to get to know us and our concerns, I never felt rushed and she explained everything very well. The practice is run very efficiently and everybody is so willing to help and answer questions. Highly recommend taking your little ones here!
Jamila Rene
2 years ago
Such an incredible experience. Dr. Davis corrected a tongue and lip tie for both of my children, one who received it at 4 days old and the other at 2 years. I felt comfortable throughout the entire process, as she answered any question I had and made sure to make me feel at ease. It's never easy when your little ones have to undergo any procedure and she makes it as seamless as possible. I felt very calm while we were there and confident in how to handle things when we returned home. Highly recommended.
Lauren Jennings
3 years ago
Dr. Maggie is the best in her field and we were so lucky to have her take care of our sons lip and tongue tie. The whole process took about 10 minutes and our son was eating like a champ in no time. She is so sweet and treats all her patients like her own children. You won't be disappointed!
Andrea Katsiyiannis
3 years ago
Dr Maggie and her staff are phenomenal!! I really can't say enough great things about her. She was thorough and so informative. This was my first child and I've had issues breastfeeding since day one. No one else seemed to listen- pediatrician, ENT ect. She diagnosed a tongue and lip tie right away and we got it fixed in office. They got me in same day because there was a cancellation. I am so grateful for her and her kind staff!!! I would recommended 10/10 over and over!! Thank you all for being so excellent!!
Jamila Rene
3 years ago
Such an incredible experience. Dr. Davis corrected a tongue and lip tie for both of my children, one who received it at 4 days old and the other at 2 years. I felt comfortable throughout the entire process, as she answered any question I had and made sure to make me feel at ease. It's never easy when your little ones have to undergo any procedure and she makes it as seamless as possible. I felt very calm while we were there and confident in how to handle things when we returned home. Highly recommended.
Francesca Doran
3 years ago
Our first visit with Dr. Maggie was for a tongue tie consultation for our newborn. Everyone was extremely friendly and made us feel welcome from start to finish. When meeting with Dr. Maggie she explained our options and was extremely thorough. It made us feel more at ease about the procedure if it was necessary. I couldn't say enough good things about Dr. Maggie and her staff! We are so glad we found a dentist for our children.
Nicole Stepp
3 years ago
My daughter (2 weeks) was making super gassy and making a clicking noise while nursing in addition to a painful latch. Had a consultation with Dr.Maggie and my daughter had both lip and tongue tie. She was very knowledgeable about the ties, procedure and recovery. Procedure was quick and I'm not going to lie, she did cry and you could tell she was sore for the first few hours but started nursing and we are 1 week out and she has a better latch, clicking noise went away and no more pain. Would Recommend
Heather Wymbs
3 years ago
She is the best dentist out there ! The whole staff were so friendly and welcoming. Very comforting and loving not only to my son who was there to correct a severe tongue tie but to me as well.
Lauren Betancourt
3 years ago
Fantastic doctor and staff. We brought our 3 week old baby to Dr. Maggie to evaluate a lip tie. She was extremely knowledgeable about lip/tongue ties and took the time to get to know us and our concerns, I never felt rushed and she explained everything very well. The practice is run very efficiently and everybody is so willing to help and answer questions. Highly recommend taking your little ones here!
Celia B
3 years ago
I struggled for so many months with my sons colic/reflux/gas because I didn't know he had a tie restricting is latch. Dr Maggie was quick to assess his ties. He had two ties. The procedure was quick and my son is doing so much better. She also recommended me to see a lactation consultant to correct the way he latches and gave me all the necessary info for after care. For the procedure, she used CO2 laser which is much better than cutting. Right after the procedure, I could feel that his latch was much stronger. Dr. Maggie is very knowledge and sweet. The whole staff there was great! My husband and I are very happy with the surgery.
Stephanie Bennett
3 years ago
Dr. Davis is amazing!! My baby girl had an incomplete tongue tie revision done previously (elsewhere) and we were still having issues with weight gain and breastfeeding. Dr Davis revised her tongue and her lip and we've noticed great improvements! She was very informative (my husband said she needs her own show lol). We drove 2 hours one way for the procedure and Dr. Davis allowed us to do our follow up via Zoom. We are so happy with the care we received from the entire staff. I highly recommend Dr. Davis! Thank you so much!!
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