Frenectomy in CITY, STATE
Correct a lip tie or tongue-tie in infants, children, and adults at OFFICE NAME SHORTCODE.
Does your child have trouble moving their mouth normally for eating and speaking due to a tight or short frenum? Or do you need a frenectomy in conjunction with braces to improve jaw or teeth alignment?
A frenum, AKA frenulum, is the soft tissue that runs in a thin line and is present in the upper and lower mouth. A labial frenum connects the lips to the gums (you can see it above or below the two front teeth). Meanwhile, the lingual frenum connects the tongue to the floor of the mouth (this can be seen under the tongue).
If untreated, a short or tight frenum may become painful and lead to speech and orthodontic problems. OFFICE NAME SHORTCODE in CITY, STATE corrects the band of abnormal tissue to promote normal development using a simple procedure called a frenectomy.
A frenectomy helps promote:
According to the American Academy of Pediatric DentistryOpens a new window to the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry website, evidence shows that frenectomies have increased as much as 90% in recent years. While frenectomies are common in infants and children, our dentist in CITY, STATE also performs frenectomy procedures for teens and adults undergoing orthodontics or jaw surgery.
A typical frenectomy is a fast in-office procedure at our dental practice and takes just a few minutes.
Our dentist uses a safe, comfortable, and minimally invasive technique for frenum removal in kids and adults.
Better mouth function leads to a decrease in pain and an increase in speech and chewing capabilities.
Great oral health includes the teeth and gums and the other parts of the mouth vital for smiling, speaking, chewing, and swallowing. So if you notice signs of a tight frenum in your smile or your child’s mouth, a simple procedure can make a world of difference.
Our experienced dentist in CITY, STATE carefully performs a frenectomy in just a few steps:
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Step 1
At the initial consultation, we review your or your child’s medical and dental health, perform a thorough oral exam, and determine if a frenectomy is the best option for a better smile.
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Step 2
Our dentist numbs the area and makes an incision or uses laser technology to loosen or completely remove the frenum. This is quick and takes just a few minutes.
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Step 3
Depending on the size and severity of the lip tie or tongue-tie, we may use stitches to close up the site. Our dentist then explains how to promote comfortable healing at home.
Please contact us to see if your infant may benefit from the preventive treatment or find out how the corrective surgery helps older children and adults. Each smile is unique, so we customize the frenectomy procedure for your needs and make it as easy as possible.
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What is the purpose of a frenectomy?
The purpose of a frenectomy is to improve the mouth’s range of motion for eating, speaking, swallowing, and smiling. The labial frenum is a thin connective tissue that attaches the lip to the mouth, and the lingual frenum attaches the tongue to the mouth floor.
When a baby is born with an abnormal frenum, it leads to problems in breastfeeding and development.
A short lip frenum (AKA lip tie) may lead to difficulty with hygiene, and dental issues, such as a large space between the two front teeth called a diastema. Meanwhile, a short tongue frenum (AKA a tongue-tie or ankyloglossia) restricts tongue movement leading to eating problems while breastfeeding as an infant and then speech and dental hygiene issues as the child grows.
A simple procedure called a frenectomy removes the bothersome connective tissue and gives the lips or tongue better mobility.
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How painful is a frenectomy?
A frenectomy to loosen or remove frenum in the upper or lower mouth uses a general anesthetic for a comfortable in-office procedure. It takes a few minutes to complete and heals entirely in just a few weeks.
While slight discomfort is normal following any type of oral surgery, our dentist gives you tips for comfortable healing and may also prescribe antibiotics.
The truth is, waiting to get a frenectomy in children may become more complex, painful, and expensive to fix. That’s because an abnormal frenum leads to speech development and orthodontic problems down the road.
Please schedule a consultation to learn more about the benefits of a frenectomy in CITY, STATE.
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When should frenectomy be done?
Generally, the sooner a pediatric doctor or dentist recognizes a frenum issue and recommends a frenectomy, the better. With a simple preventive oral surgery, you’ll help your child’s mouth develop normally.
For some children who don’t get the treatment they need early on, a frenectomy may be recommended along with orthodontic treatment. OFFICE NAME SHORTCODE works closely with babies, children, and adults to find and treat labial or lingual frenum problems.
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How long does it take to recover from a frenectomy?
Recovery time depends on the severity and method of treatment. For example, a laser frenectomy typically heals faster than an incision, but both types of procedures successfully correct the unwanted tissue.
Generally, adults heal longer than infants. In about two-three days, you’ll see a white patch forming over the treatment site (this is the first sign of healing). After that, any discomfort slowly fades, and the stitches may dissolve and fall out the first week. The healing patch gets smaller in the next two-four weeks, and the extraction site heals.
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Can a frenulum grow back?
A removed frenulum (AKA frenum) doesn’t grow back but may reattach if proper care and exercises aren’t followed after surgery. That’s why it’s so important to follow your dentist’s instructions for healing after a tongue tie or lip tie surgery.