A frenectomy is a procedure that releases the frenum. A tongue or lip can be released using a laser in a little as 5 to 10 minutes, and in most cases only requires a topical numbing anesthetic. There is little to no bleeding and minimal discomfort following the procedure. We believe in treating all our patients with compassion and that starts when they are just infants. We utilize the laser to efficiently release the frenum tethering the genioglossus muscle, and this technique results in a diamond shape wound. Our office has a private nursing room to allow infant breastfeeding immediately following the procedure. We provide each family with detailed aftercare instructions to help ensure success, as well as encourage more visits with their lactation consultant or speech language pathologists.

The use of lasers in pediatric dentistry has become increasingly popular in recent years. Soft tissue lasers are commonly used to release tethered oral tissues, including lip and/or tongue ties, to improve feeding and swallowing problems in both infants and children. They may also be used to remove excessive tissue and tethered oral tissues in adolescents, teenagers, and adults.