Twelve Corners Orthodontics & Pediatric Dentistry

What is a frenectomy?

• The release or revision of a tongue-tie or lip-tie is called a frenectomy. At Twelve Corners Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry our pediatric dentists perform frenectomies using a state of the art carbon dioxide laser.

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Benefits of CO2 Laser (vs. Scissors)

• Little to no bleeding

• Quicker and less painful healing

• More precision, allowing for a full release

• No sedation or general anesthesia needed (note: anxious children may benefit from laughing gas)

• No sutures needed (note: we will place sutures under the tongue for cooperative older children and teens)

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What to expect the day of treatment

• Consultation with the pediatric dentist, ample time to have questions answered

• Pre and post-op intraoral photographs

• Infants are swaddled during treatment

• Application of numbing jelly 

• Patient eye protection 

• Quick treatment time (Laser treatment time typically ranges from 10-15 seconds for a lip-tie and 5-10 seconds for a tongue-tie. Due to laser safety protocols, parents and guardians are asked to wait in the consult room during the procedure)

• Breastfeeding and bottle feeding infants are encouraged to feed immediately following treatment

• Hands on demonstration of post-op exercises and stretches (will be done at home for 2-3 weeks)

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After the visit​

• Tylenol or Advil dosages will be advised based on your child’s weight to manage discomfort

• Return to lactation, feeding, speech, bodyworker and/or myofunctional therapist for follow up

• Note: The specific therapist your infant or child will see pre and post frenectomy varies based on his or her age and individual needs and symptoms.

• 1 week follow up at Twelve Corners to evaluate healing and effectiveness of stretches and exercises.

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Contact our team

• We are happy to answer any and all questions. Please call our office at 585-244-1177 or you can reach our clinical team directly at twelvecornerstonguetie@gmail.com