frenectomy

Frenotomy or frenectomy | Bakersfield

Frenotomy is a procedure done with or without anesthesia using sterile scissors to snip the frenulum free.

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

Lingual frenectomy is a procedure that completely removes or significantly modifies the frenulum.

Frenuloplasty

A frenuloplasty procedure might be recommended if additional repair is needed or the lingual frenulum is too thick for a frenotomy.

A frenuloplasty is done under general anesthesia with surgical tools. After the frenulum is released, the wound is usually closed with sutures that absorb on their own as the tongue heals.

Get tongue-tied treatment in Bakersfield

Dana Yeoman, DDS, performs tongue-tied treatments in Bakersfield, CA to help in:

  • Eliminating breastfeeding challenges for both the baby and the mother
  • Eliminating feeding challenges for children
  • Eliminating problems associated with speech delay
  • Enhancing the appearance of your smile

Contact us today at 661-325-1263 and get an evaluation to determine if a tongue-tied treatment is required.