What is a Frenectomy? Bakersfield 

Babies with tight frenums may have trouble breastfeeding or crying because they cannot open their mouths as widely as normal. As an example, infants with tight frenums may be unable to latch on properly because of the restriction on lip mobility that prevents suction at the nipple. Your child may benefit from a frenectomy if this is the case.

What is a Frenectomy?

A frenectomy removes excessive connective tissue in the mouth. These tissues, called the frenum, can cause problems when over-pronounced on the tongue or upper lip.  This can cause an infant to have difficulty breastfeeding or crying because they cannot open their mouths as widely as normal. As an example, infants with tight frenums may be unable to latch on properly because of the restriction on lip mobility that prevents suction at the nipple.

A frenectomy is performed under local anesthesia. The area is numbed before the incision is made. A small incision is made to expose the frenum and it is removed. The area is then closed with sutures and bandages are applied. The area heals within a week and the frenum can be restored to its normal shape.