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what is aninfant frenectomy?

An infant frenectomy is performed on infants with an elongated or short-and-thick lingual frenulum that limits tongue movement and makes sucking, speech, and swallowing difficult. This medical condition is also described as a tongue-tie, as elongated frena may prevent normal extension of the tongue.

An infant frenectomy can be performed quickly and with minimal pain within a few weeks after birth.

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how tongue-tie affects a baby’s health

Tongue- and lip-ties in infants result from connective tissues inside the baby’s oral cavity limiting normal tongue and lip movement. This can lead to more health issues, such as:

 

  • Having trouble feeding and drinking properly
  • Difficulty breathing due to tight/restricted airways
  • Malocclusions (misaligned bite)
  • Speech issues

how the procedure works

If your child is suffering from frena tongue-tie or lip-tie, our pediatric dental specialist may recommend a frenectomy as a permanent solution to this health problem. The steps of this procedure are as follows:



The tongue is lifted up to the roof of the mouth to make the frenulum taut.
The white, fascia-like tissue is cut close to the tongue.
The cut is made in a single motion, taking less than a second.
The baby can immediately return to its young, happy life without tongue-tie!

common questions
about frenectomies

What is a tongue-tie?

A tongue-tie occurs when the thin membrane under the tongue, known as the lingual frenulum, restricts proper tongue movement. This is actually common for many babies; but for about 5% of newborns, this connective tissue is so tight it negatively affects their ability to feed and suck properly.



What is a lip-tie?

Babies who suffer from a tongue-tie also experience a lip-tie. A lip-tie is an abnormally tight membrane (known as the labial frenulum) attaching the upper lip to their upper gums. This restricts lip movement, causing them to take in excess air when feeding, making them gassy and fussy.

What are the benefits of an infant frenectomy?

An infant frenectomy allows your baby to experience greater tongue and lip mobility, making feeding, sucking, smiling, and speaking easier and more natural.In some cases, frenectomies may help prevent other health problems like tooth decay, speech difficulties, and digestive issues
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