Does Your Child Need A Frenectomy
Tongue-ties and lip-ties are more common in infants and young children, often caused by overly thick or tight frenum tissues (connective tissues that connect the tongue and lips with the gums). In infants, this condition can interfere with proper latching during breastfeeding or bottle-feeding.
As children grow, these tight frenum tissues can cause further issues such as speech delays, difficulty chewing, and limited tongue or lip movement. In some cases, a tight labial frenum can also create a gap between the front teeth, impacting your child’s dental alignment.
To help avoid these complications early on, our Katy, TX, specialist recommends laser frenectomy to release the tightened tissues. The treatment is safe and effective for children, helping to restore proper oral function and avoid future issues.
Types of Laser Frenectomies
Depending on whether your child has a lip-tie or tongue-tie, we perform the following procedures:
Labial Frenectomy
When the tissue connecting the upper lip to the gums is too tight, it can restrict lip movement and cause spacing between the front teeth. A laser labial frenectomy releases this tissue, allowing your child to move their upper lip more freely during eating and speech.
Lingual Frenectomy
If the tissue beneath the tongue restricts movement, it can impair speech and feeding. With laser lingual frenectomy, we can gently free the frenum tissues beneath the tongue, improving your child’s oral functions and overall health.
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What Happens During The Laser Frenectomy Procedure at Our Katy, TX Practice
At the start of the procedure, we will use dental sedation or inject local anesthesia, ensuring your child remains comfortable throughout the procedure. Using advanced laser technology, we will release the tight frenum tissue to resolve lip-tie or tongue-tie. Our kids dentist performs the treatment with the utmost care to reduce any risk of discomfort or bleeding.
Once the tissue has been released, we place gauze over the area to control bleeding. Our dentist will then prescribe medications for pain relief and provide aftercare instructions so that your child recovers well within a short time.
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