Hun, my DS had his snipped as a young baby as he was unable to attach. I don't think laser was an option then, but it sounds like a good way to have it released.

As far as I know, the ties do stretch, or get worn against teeth and eventually snip themselves in a small percentage of cases. However they don't always and apart from speech issues there are also social issues (not being able to stick your tongue out, perhaps difficulty with ice-cream cones), and dental issues as the tongue can't clear the food from the mouth properly.

Have you asked the dentist what is involved? It used to be that it had to be done under a GA if not done in the first couple of months, but the laser sounds like it might be much easier than that. I would want to know exactly what was involved - what sedation etc before I made up my mind. But I do know we haven't looked back since having DS's tie snipped.