Frenectomy Near Me, Bakersfield

A frenectomy is an oral surgery procedure that treats a tongue tie. The procedure may be used to increase your tongue’s range of motion and offer a wide range of other benefits.

A frenum is a band of connective tissue that joins your lips to your gums or your tongue to the floor of your mouth.

During a frenectomy procedure, the oral surgeon modifies the frenum if it is too short or too tight.

Frenum problems cause difficulties in speech. Babies may also have difficulty breastfeeding and/or swallowing.

Types of frenectomy procedures

Frenectomy procedures are more popular for treating babies. There are two main types:

Lingual frenectomy: This procedure removes or modifies the band of tissue that connects the underside of your tongue to the floor of your mouth. Lingual frenectomies are used to correct tongue ties.

Labial frenectomy: This procedure removes the band of tissue that connects your upper gums to your front teeth. Labial frenectomies are used to correct lip ties.

Benefits of a frenectomy procedure

Frenectomy procedures have the following benefits.

·  Improve breastfeeding problems in babies.

·  Improve speech problems caused by tongue-tie.

·  Reduce your risk of tooth decay, gum disease, and other oral health problems.

·  Enhance the appearance of your smile by eliminating gaps.

Frenectomy dentist in Bakersfield

Dana Yeoman, DDS is a dental specialist in treating the soft tissues of the mouth in people of all ages. She can expertly release a tongue- or lip-tie for infants, children, or adults using a minimally invasive technique that is both comfortable and fast-healing.

Contact us today at 661-325-1263 and get an evaluation to determine if your baby has a tongue or lip tie.