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Frenectomies

Treating lip and tongue ties the easy way

What Are Frenectomies?

Your lips and tongue are connected to your mouth by a small band of tissue. Sometimes, this tissue develops abnormally, leading to problems for babies and children. Simple, but specialized procedures called frenectomies can restore function and fix issues caused by lip and tongue ties.

A frenectomy can’t be performed by just anyone – Dr. Bill and Dr. Stephanie have specialized training and education that makes them uniquely qualified to perform this procedure!

How Lip/Tongue Ties Affect Small Smiles

When lip ties and tongue ties are left untreated, it’s no joke. Babies, toddlers, and older children can struggle with speech problems, poor nutrition, colic, reflux, drooling, sleep apnea, and tooth decay. Moms and babies show early signs of lip/tongue tie issues – keep an eye out for difficulties breastfeeding, poor weight gain, upper lip blistering, poor milk transfer, and long feeding times. Moms may also notice nipple trauma, painful breastfeeding, infected nipples, mastitis, and more nursing issues.

frenectomy treatment for babies
Frenectomies

The Frenectomy Procedure

Doing great things for you and your child means using the best tech and procedures available – especially with frenectomies. At Great Smiles, we use a specialized CO2 laser to perform frenectomies, so that moms and children can enjoy an easier time during and after surgery 1. What makes the CO2 laser the best is that it is the safest, least painful, most precise, and simplest option. Not only will babies and toddlers have less scar tissue and an easier recovery period, but moms will be able to avoid the post-op nursing complications of other procedures.

Frenectomies make an incredible difference for parents and children, so don’t hesitate to talk to us about how a frenectomy could help your family.

1 Komori, S., Matsumoto, K., Matsuo, K., Suzuki, H., & Komori, T. (2017). Clinical Study of Laser Treatment for frenectomy of Pediatric Patients. International Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry, 10(3), 272–277. https://doi.org/10.5005/jp-journals-10005-1449 

Affording the Best Care

Our Great Smiles team works to find the best way to fit great dental care into your budget, with awesome payment options, maximized insurance benefits, and affordable solutions. Our FAQ pages have some answers to common questions about Invisalign or braces costs as well as dentist costs. Or, feel free to contact us for help. Plus, research shows that early dental visits can lower long-term costs, so we encourage families to come visit us at one of our five Great Smiles Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics locations.

Patient Reviews

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“The best place to bring your kids!!! Everyone is sooo patient and kind. They really do care about your child’s overall experience at the dentist. My kids have grown up in this practice and have absolutely no fear of the dentist. Their manner is amazing. All the hygienists are super sweet, gentle and kind.”

- Amy

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“Everyone at Great Smiles is great. The doctors are awesome and provide great detail when speaking with you. They were able to relieve my daughter’s anxiety as she had a chip in her tooth. She had the biggest smile when she walked out to see me. Thank you for the care you take with your patients.”

- Carol

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“My daughter needed braces and they were so accommodating. Super thankful for an orthodontist that is local and their staff is always so nice. They make it a priority to take their time to listen to any concerns. Just a wonderful experience all around. Definitely recommend to anyone who is looking to take their child for braces!”

- Diane

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Great Smiles is an amazing pediatric dentist practice. My three kids have grown up under the care of their doctors. It is so helpful to have multiple kids’ appointments at one visit. We’ve enjoyed the consistency of having the same staff involved in their care over the years (cleanings, etc.). They are so caring. I highly recommend this practice.”

- Lisa

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“The staff were cheerful and professional during every interaction. My daughter not only felt comfortable going, but EXCITED to go. We have made the decision to start coming here permanently. They genuinely care about the kiddos they see and you can tell.”

- Crystal

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“I started to have several issues with my teeth in my 50s and did not want traditional braces but with Invisalign I could get the results looking for without the hassle of braces. My experience at Great Smiles has been seamless, extremely helpful staff and Orthodontist exceeded my expectations and I am not even at the end of my journey. I would highly recommend this practice!”

- Donna

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“Every aspect of my journey with them was exceptional! Truly. I was impressed with the practice at my first visit – their professionalism, knowledge, kindness…. But I leave their care even more amazed that they consistently delivered the highest level of service I have ever experienced in any medical practice. As a doctor, myself, that means a lot. Every visit I left their office feeling nurtured and grateful.”

- Dr. Laura

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“I’m an adult patient and have never had braces before! Great Smiles is excellent! High-end technology, great kind staff and super super efficient. If you have put off getting braces…don’t. This place is very good at what they do!”

- Tom

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“My kids love going to Great Smiles! The whole staff is so friendly, loving, and patient with children. They fit us in when my daughter had an emergency cavity that our family dentist couldn’t address, and we had such a great experience that we moved our kids over to their practice for all of their dental care. Highly recommend!”

- Sally

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My three kids and I have had a great experience at Great Smiles Orthodontics. As a mother, I appreciate Dr. Stephanie’s attention to detail. The staff is always welcoming, friendly, and very helpful. I certainly recommend them!”

- Jessica

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If you’re looking for a pediatric dentist, Great Smiles is the answer!! All three of my children are patients here. Super thankful for this amazing staff!!”

- Megan

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