Frenectomies:

A frenum or frenulum is a small piece of tissue that attaches either the upper lip to the gum tissue or the tongue to the floor of the mouth. In some children, this tissue is attached too tightly or too close to the teeth or tip of the tongue, creating a pull on the gums and surrounding the teeth that can cause a nursing or periodontal problem.  These tethered oral tissues can cause a child to be “lip-tied” or “tongue-tied,” preventing full movement of the tissues. The latter can result in nursing problems, feeding issues, difficult and/or delayed speech, as well as sleep disordered breathing.  A procedure called a frenectomy may be done to help ease the tension that prevents full movement of the lip or tongue. This simple procedure is easily done in our office, and can usually be accommodated the same day as a child’s consult appointment for infants with nursing challenges.

We use a laser for frenectomies in our office.

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