A pediatric frenectomy corrects tongue-tie or lip-tie by removing excess tissue. This quick, gentle procedure improves speech, feeding, and oral development—and can be performed safely on infants, toddlers, or children.
We apply a local anesthetic, then use a laser or surgical tool to remove the tight tissue under the tongue or lip. It’s a quick, safe procedure that improves speech, feeding, or dental development for your child.
We perform gentle frenectomies to resolve lip or tongue ties. This improves feeding, speech, and development. We use quick, child-friendly techniques and offer guidance and reassurance for parents every step of the way.
Frenectomy
Fix lip or tongue ties gently and precisely.
Children with tongue-tie or lip-tie may need a frenectomy if it interferes with eating, speaking, or oral hygiene. It’s ideal for infants and young kids with restricted movement that affects function or development.
A frenectomy involves numbing the area and removing tight tissue under the lip or tongue using a laser or scalpel. It’s quick and minimally invasive, with minimal bleeding and a short recovery—often improving feeding, speech, or oral function almost immediately.
A pediatric frenectomy is quick—usually 15–30 minutes. We use gentle, minimally invasive techniques with little discomfort. Most children recover in just a few days, and we’ll guide you on care to support healing and comfort at home.
After a frenectomy, some soreness is expected. Gentle stretching exercises may be needed to prevent reattachment. We’ll show you exactly what to do and support your child’s healing with close follow-up care and reassurance.
Most kids feel better quickly. Soreness is mild and can be managed with children’s pain relievers. We’ll provide aftercare stretches if needed and follow up to ensure the procedure was successful and healing is on track.