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Burton, Ohio 44021
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A frenum that’s too short can affect the quality of your speech. Tongue-tie can cause problems articulating letters like “d,” “ s,” “ t,” “th,” and “r.” A frenectomy cuts the frenum so you can properly articulate these sounds. That way, you can have seamless conversations with others, and excel in your interviews and presentations.
Babies with frenums that are too short or thick have problems latching on to their mothers’ breasts. This prevents proper breastfeeding and compromises their nutrition. A frenectomy cuts the frenum allowing babies to have a proper grip of their mother’s breast while suckling.
Frenulums that are too large or set too low can cause a gap in the front teeth. THis gap can harbor bacteria, and compromise your dental health. A frenectomy minimizes the gap between teeth, leaving no room for bacteria to hide and improving your oral health.
The frenectomy process begins by scheduling a consultation with a licensed pediatric dentist in Burton. The dentist will examine your oral situation and recommend a frenectomy. The dentist will also encourage you to air your concerns, anxieties, and ask questions. They’ll also furnish you with pre-operative instructions on diet restrictions and medication to avoid before the procedure.
Local anesthesia is not necessary for new born or young infants.
For older patients, the dentist will use local anesthesia (usually lidocaine) to numb the treatment area. Once the anesthesia kicks in, the dentist proceeds with the frenectomy. The dentist will make an soft tissue laser to gently release frenulum. The process usually takes no more than 10 minutes.
After the frenectomy, the dentist will give you instructions for caring for your wound and how to promote healing. The dentist will prescribe age-appropriate lip and tongue exercises to achieve the best result. They may also prescribe OTC pain medication to mitigate any pain and soreness after the procedure. No suture is necessary for the laser procedures.
Tongue tie is a condition where the frenulum connects the tongue to the floor of the mouth. This limits tongue movement, making it difficult to eat and speak. Lip-tie, on the other hand, is when the frenulum connecting the lips to the gums is also too short, making it difficult to keep your mouth clean.
Not all children require frenectomies, but those with overly thick or short frenulums do. Signs that your little one needs a frenectomy include problems with feeding, your child’s tongue movement is limited and your child has problems pronouncing certain words. If you notice any of these signs , then schedule a frenectomy for your baby ASAP.
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