WOUND MANAGEMENT Any open oral wound likes to contract towards the center of that wound as it is healing (hence the need to keep it dilated open). If you have two raw surfaces in the mouth in close proximity, they will reattach. STRETCHES The main risk of a frenotomy is that the mouth heals so quickly that it may prematurely reattach at either the tongue site or the lip site, causing a new [...]
WHAT IS A FRENECTOMY? A frenectomy is a procedure used to correct a congenital condition in which the lingual (tongue) or labial (upper lip) frenulum is too tight, causing restrictions in movement that can cause significant difficulty with breastfeeding, and in some instances, other health problems like dental decay or spacing, speech difficulties and digestive issues. When it affects the lingual [...]
In general, the procedure is very well-tolerated by children. We take every measure to ensure that pain and stress during the procedure is minimized. General anesthesia is not utilized in the office and is almost never needed to perform the procedure. Due to laser safety regulations, parents are not allowed in the treatment room during the procedure. I will carry your child to and from the room, [...]
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