Frenectomy

Frenectomy is a procedure that treats a lip-tie or tongue-tie. The condition is commonly detected by a pediatrician or general dentist during routine checkups. It is a simple yet important treatment that offers a wide range of benefits.

The procedure is commonly carried out for:

• Speech correction in infants and children.
• For orthodontic purposes as it can interfere with proper growth and spacing of the upper two front teeth which results in the development of a large gap between these two teeth.
• They can complicate with denture fabrication and denture retention.

 

Can A Lip-Tie Affect A Child?

Challenges that may occur are

• Spacing between the maxillary central incisors; a large gap can form called a diastema
• Difficulties with brushing and flossing
• Increased risk of dental decay

Frenectomy procedure can be carried out by two methods:

1. Surgical removal ( Traditional Method)
2. Laser

 

At Dr Sahni’s we use latest Laser Frenectomy technique, as the procedure is quick and simple, usually a same-day consultation and treatment. This results with reduced scarring and almost no pain.  The recovery and healing is also at a fast rate.