Frenectomies

Frenectomies

in Pasadena, TX

Are you experiencing difficulties with speech, feeding or overall oral comfort due to lip ties or tongue ties? At Marconi Dental Aesthetics, our experienced dentists can help alleviate those concerns through frenectomy. Give us a call at our dental office on (832) 626-7444 to make an appointment and get started today!

What is a Frenectomy?

A frenectomy is a straightforward surgical process which removes a piece of tissue called the frenulum from an affected area, such as attaching upper lip or lower lip to gums or attaching tongue to inside of mouth. When frenulums become too tight or small for comfort, limiting movement in affected area and restricting feeding or speaking abilities for children. When this occurs, doctors and dentists perform frenectomy surgeries in order to allow unrestricted lip or tongue movement and improve oral motor control.

How Is a Frenectomy Performed?

Initial Assessment - To ensure an effective procedure, our skilled team at Marconi Dental Aesthetics will conduct an in-depth evaluation to ascertain the extent of frenulum restriction and determine whether a frenectomy procedure is necessary.


Frenulum Removal - At Marconi Dental Aesthetics, we use advanced laser technology for frenectomy procedures in-office with increased precision. By using the laser beam, restricted or tight frenulum will be carefully and painlessly eliminated using our dental office laser system.


Tissue Closure - Once the frenulum has been surgically removed, laser technology may also be utilized to close and control bleeding at the incision site. Once complete, tissues should heal on their own without needing stitches depending on each individual case.


Post-Procedure Guidance - To promote optimal healing, we offer post-operative care instructions which may include recommendations for pain management, diet considerations and proper dental hygiene practices.


Follow-Up Care - To ensure our patients receive comprehensive care throughout the healing process and address any queries or issues, our team arranges follow-up appointments at our dental office to monitor healing processes and address any questions or issues that arise. This ensures that each patient receives comprehensive service from start to finish.

Benefits of a Frenectomy

If you require a frenectomy, you could experience many advantages:


  • Improved Speech Development - Lip ties or tongue ties can prevent you from learning the sounds correctly, leading to speech delays. By getting a frenectomy, this barrier will be removed so you can speak freely with confidence.


  • Enhance nutritional intake - Frenectomy surgery can improve breastfeeding by providing better latch and suction to ensure that their bodies receive all of the essential vitamins and nutrients required for their rapid development.


  • Preventive dental care - Early resolution of lip and tongue ties may prevent potential dental issues, such as misalignment.


  • Reduced discomfort - Children and adults alike can benefit from having their lip tie or tongue tie released via frenectomy to experience greater comfort and less tension.
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