Call Children’s Choice Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics (202-410-0088) today. Give your child the best start in life by surgically repairing lip and tongue ties early. With timely care and treatment, your child will avoid complications like speech delays, eating issues, and improper jaw development.
A small piece of connective tissue like the frenum might not seem like a big deal, but it can stunt your child's development if not treated early.
Children’s Choice Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics is here to help you give your child the best possible start in life. Their specialized pediatric dentists have extensive experience with frenectomies, or lip and tongue tie surgery.
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The clinic understands that for parents, the word "surgery" can be daunting. However, the procedure only takes around 30 minutes to complete and has little to no downtime.
According to Children’s Choice Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics, a frenectomy is an oral surgery that modifies the frenum, which is a band of connective tissue that joins two areas. The surgery is usually done on one of two prominent frena (plural of frenum) - the one that connects the top gums to the lips, and another one that connects the bottom of the tongue to the floor of the mouth.
A frenectomy is required when the connective tissue is too short or tight that it prohibits the free movement of the tongue or lips. The clinic uses laser technology to make a clean incision that releases the tissue with little to no bleeding.
Children’s Choice Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics explains that frenectomies can be done on infants and small children as soon as the condition is discovered. In babies, the procedure can be done just weeks after birth, and does not affect the infant’s ability to breastfeed.
In older children, the clinic numbs the area before making the incision. Sometimes, stitches are required to close the cut. After the surgery, antibacterial mouthwash, pain medicine, and cold compress are prescribed to minimize swelling and discomfort.
At Children’s Choice Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics, the dentists undergo at least three years of additional training to become board-certified pediatric dental specialists. The clinic's fun, playful atmosphere puts children at ease and makes their visits fun and enjoyable.
“I bring all of my children to this practice and have been doing so for years. The dentists are highly competent, engaging, kid-friendly, and practical. They never judge; they just help,” a satisfied client said.
Schedule an appointment today at https://www.mychildrenschoicedental.com/services/laser-dentistry
