A frenectomy, the removal of a tongue- or lip-tie, is a minor surgical procedure often performed on infants and young children. In some cases, your dentist may recommend tongue-tie treatment in Edmonds for you as an adult patient. The procedure can improve your oral health by addressing issues related to speech, swallowing, and dental hygiene. Following treatment, you will:
Call 425-243-0843 for an appointment. Your dentist will determine if you’d benefit from tongue-tie removal. You can schedule your visit as early as 7 a.m.
During a frenectomy, your dentist removes the frenum, a small fold of tissue that can cause oral health problems. We use a gentle laser, which offers benefits over traditional surgical methods:
We can numb your mouth with local anesthesia. If you’re nervous, you can also receive laughing gas or take an oral sedative prior to your procedure.
There are several reasons a frenectomy may be recommended for adults:
Call 425-243-0843 to see if you might need tongue-tie removal in Edmonds. You can also schedule online.
While some children with tongue-ties don’t experience problems or it even loosens as they get older, a tongue-tie can often lead to future problems if ignored. Not being able to nurse properly can cause malnutrition. As they get older, your child may experience speech problems too.
The reasons for tongue-ties are relatively unknown, although genetics play a role. While it’s most common for infants and young children, it’s been seen in teens and older adults too. Not everyone has issues with a tongue-tie, though, so it may have gone unnoticed.
No. Because we use a laser to release your child’s tongue-tie, it’s a relatively quick and simple procedure with minimal pain. Your infant will likely have little to no awareness of what is going on. If your child is a bit older, we can use kid-friendly sedation through laughing gas to help keep them calm.
