Frenectomy

All Frenectomies are treated in our surgical suite while parents are in the waiting room. This allows us to concentrate on the surgery and have our attention directed solely to performing the procedure. We use laser-light technology for the quickest and most precise procedure with the lowest risk of infection, due to the sterilization from the laser. There is minimal bleeding and little to no post-op pain, with full recovery time being about two weeks. Mothers are allowed to nurse immediately after the procedure.

To ease the pain, the dentist may use infant numbing gel during the procedure. In older children, a local anesthetic will be administered by injection. We at Accent Dental want our patients to be as comfortable as possible, which is why we use only the safest and highest quality of treatment. The numbness can last anywhere from 5 minutes to an hour depending on the type of anesthetic used. Sedation is available for the older apprehensive child if deemed necessary.
Infant follow-up appointments will be necessary at one week, two weeks and one month just to make sure the healing process is going smoothly.

Most insurances will cover these procedures. When making an appointment, a letter from your pediatrician, lactation consultant, or speech therapist is required.