{"id":557,"date":"2023-09-19T14:54:00","date_gmt":"2023-09-19T14:54:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.midlandkidsdentist.com\/blog\/?p=557"},"modified":"2023-10-19T14:57:10","modified_gmt":"2023-10-19T14:57:10","slug":"recovering-from-a-frenectomy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.midlandkidsdentist.com\/blog\/recovering-from-a-frenectomy\/","title":{"rendered":"The Recovery Process for a Frenectomy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Lip and tongue ties<\/a> are more commonly diagnosed nowadays due to the fact that parents are more familiar with what symptoms to look out for. If you just learned that your child could benefit from a frenectomy, which is the treatment for these conditions, you\u2019ll likely want to know what the recovery process will look like. Read on to learn what post-operative effects you\u2019ll be supporting your child through, as well as how long healing will take.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What Happens During a Frenectomy?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A frenectomy is a short and generally pain-less procedure for children that involves snipping the overgrown or thick frenum (soft tissue) that connects their lips to their gums or their tongue to the floor of their mouth. This will help them regain complete mobility of these important oral features, making nursing, eating, and speaking much easier, especially if they have a more extensive lip or tongue tie.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to Expect Immediately Following the Frenectomy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For infants and young children, you can expect your child to feel slightly uncomfortable from the procedure, although they will still be numb from the local anesthetic administered by their children\u2019s dentist. They\u2019ll likely need to be soothed and made to feel safe, and in some cases, swelling and bleeding can occur. However, these side-effects should be easily manageable at home with ice packs, medication, and a restricted diet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At-Home Post-Operative Care Tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Your child\u2019s mouth will be sore, and they will likely need some additional cuddle time to help them relax following their procedure. In addition to this soothing, here are some ways you can help them make a speedy recovery following their frenectomy:<\/p>\n\n\n\n