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✨ **Therapy Spotlight: Occupational Therapy (OT)** ✨A release is only one part of the journey. Sometimes, the body needs...
09/17/2026

✨ **Therapy Spotlight: Occupational Therapy (OT)** ✨

A release is only one part of the journey. Sometimes, the body needs help learning new movement patterns and functional skills *after* a release.

That’s where **Occupational Therapy** can be a valuable part of the team. OT may help support:

👐 Oral-motor and functional skills
👄 Coordination and movement patterns
🧠 Sensory regulation
🍼 Feeding skills and efficiency
💪 Strength, stability, and overall body coordination

Every child is different, which is why we love working alongside other professionals when additional support can benefit the child.

**Release + the right therapy + consistent home exercises = a team approach to better function.** 💚

We’re always happy to help families understand what support may be beneficial before and after release!

🍼 **Therapy Spotlight: Lactation Support** 🍼For breastfeeding families, a lactation professional can be an important par...
09/16/2026

🍼 **Therapy Spotlight: Lactation Support** 🍼

For breastfeeding families, a lactation professional can be an important part of the tongue & lip tie journey.

A release addresses the restriction — but baby may still need support learning how to use their new range of motion effectively.

Lactation support can help with:

🤱 Latch & positioning
👄 Suck function and milk transfer
🍼 Feeding efficiency
💪 Oral-motor coordination
❤️ Supporting baby and mom through the transition after release

Every feeding journey is different, and having the **right support before and after release** can make a meaningful difference.

**Release + appropriate therapy + consistent exercises = supporting better function, one step at a time.** 💚

09/15/2026

Anyone else have a Tuesday that felt like a Monday? 🙋‍♀️

✨ **Therapy Spotlight: Chiropractic Care** ✨A tongue or lip tie can be part of a bigger picture involving tension, postu...
09/15/2026

✨ **Therapy Spotlight: Chiropractic Care** ✨

A tongue or lip tie can be part of a bigger picture involving tension, posture, and body mechanics. For some babies and children, **chiropractic care may be a helpful part of their supportive care plan** before or after a release.

A pediatric-focused chiropractor may help support:

👐 Gentle body mobility
🧘‍♀️ Reducing areas of tension
👶 Posture and body alignment
🧠 Neuromuscular coordination
💚 Overall comfort and movement

A release addresses the restriction — but supporting the **whole body** can be an important part of helping a child adapt to new movement patterns.

Every child is different, and the right care team will look different for every family.

**Release + supportive therapies + consistent home care = a whole-child approach.** 💚

🦷 LAST-MINUTE OPENINGS! 🦷We have a few last-minute hygiene appointments available! If you’ve been meaning to get your cl...
09/14/2026

🦷 LAST-MINUTE OPENINGS! 🦷

We have a few last-minute hygiene appointments available! If you’ve been meaning to get your cleaning scheduled, now is the perfect time. 🤎

📞 Call us at 307-686-1605

Spots are limited and will fill quickly!
Pronghorn Family Dentistry 🦷🤎

🦷✨ LIP & TONGUE TIES: IT’S MORE THAN JUST A LITTLE PIECE OF TISSUE! 👅Did you know that when a lip or tongue tie is affec...
09/14/2026

🦷✨ LIP & TONGUE TIES: IT’S MORE THAN JUST A LITTLE PIECE OF TISSUE! 👅

Did you know that when a lip or tongue tie is affecting function, treatment may involve more than just releasing the tissue?

At Pronghorn Family Dentistry, we believe in looking at the whole picture. Depending on the patient, that can mean working alongside other professionals such as chiropractors, speech/feeding specialists, lactation professionals, Occupational Therapy or myofunctional therapists.

Why?

Because the tongue, jaw, neck and surrounding muscles all work together. 💙

A thorough evaluation can help determine whether a restriction is actually affecting things like:

👶 Feeding or latch
👅 Tongue movement
🗣️ Certain speech sounds
😴 Breathing or oral function
💪 Muscle tension and coordination

And when a release IS appropriate, we use the Solea® CO₂ dental laser for soft-tissue procedures. The technology allows precise cutting of soft tissue and can offer advantages such as reduced bleeding and, in appropriate procedures, less postoperative discomfort and no sutures.

But here’s the important part: Not every lip or tongue tie needs to be released. Treatment should be based on the individual patient’s anatomy, symptoms and function not simply how a frenulum looks. 💙

If you have questions about a possible lip or tongue tie in yourself or your child, we’d be happy to help you understand your options.

📞 307-686-1605

Pronghorn Family Dentistry
Helping patients achieve healthier, happier smiles one little detail at a time. 🦷💙

🦷 SUNDAY: WILD DENTAL FACTS CAN YOU BELIEVE THIS?Here’s a weird one for you…Did you know your teeth are the ONLY part of...
09/13/2026

🦷 SUNDAY: WILD DENTAL FACTS CAN YOU BELIEVE THIS?
Here’s a weird one for you…
Did you know your teeth are the ONLY part of your body that cannot repair themselves? 😳
Your tooth enamel is the hardest substance in the human body even harder than your bones! 💪🦷
BUT… once enamel is damaged or lost, your body can't grow it back.
That’s why protecting your enamel and keeping up with regular dental visits is SO important. 💙
Did you know this?! 👀
👇 Tell us: YES, I knew that or WHAT?! 🤯
Pronghorn Family Dentistry 🦷💙

09/12/2026

God thank you for blessing my business. 🙏🏼

Bless the work we put into it, the people we serve, the opportunities that come our way, and the vision that keeps us moving forward.

May this business continue to grow, make a difference, and be a reflection of the passion and purpose behind it.

Trusting God with the growth, the timing, and everything ahead. 🤍

09/12/2026

💗 CONSISTENCY IS KEY! 💗

The release may be done, but healing is just beginning! 👶🏼✨

Keeping up with your child’s recommended stretches after a lip, cheek, or buccal release is an important part of aftercare and helps support proper healing.

We know it can be tough with little ones, but those few seconds really matter! 💪🏼💙

Stick with the schedule, trust the process, and don’t hesitate to reach out if you have questions! 🦷✨

09/11/2026

POV: Your dentist’s office has a red light therapy device… and you’re willing to try anything ❤️

One of the things you’ll see happening around Pronghorn Family Dentistry red light therapy! Dr. Strohschein is a firm believer in giving the body a little extra support when it comes to healing and recovery. ✨

The red light, the protective glasses, the whole setup… looking like we’re about to launch a spaceship 😂🚀

Have you tried red light therapy? Would you give it a try? 👀❤️

Address

109 W Lakeway Road
Gillette, WY
82718

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

Telephone

+13076861605

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