{"id":100,"date":"2025-01-09T23:48:18","date_gmt":"2025-01-09T23:48:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.coralkids.ca\/blog\/?p=100"},"modified":"2025-02-28T23:50:46","modified_gmt":"2025-02-28T23:50:46","slug":"frenectomy-recovery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.coralkids.ca\/blog\/2025\/01\/09\/frenectomy-recovery\/","title":{"rendered":"How Long Does It Take to Recover from a Frenectomy?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Lip and tongue-ties<\/a> are often diagnosed in babies and young children. This condition can affect the way that a young child eats and speaks. It can also interfere with the ability to breastfeed successfully. The good news is that this condition can be easily corrected through a frenectomy. Continue reading to learn more about frenectomies and what you can expect as your child recovers from their procedure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

How Does a Laser Frenectomy Work?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A frenectomy is a procedure that is performed to release the frenum. This is the band of tissue beneath the tongue or behind the upper lip. This allows for a better range of motion. A soft-tissue laser is used to release this band of tissue. There is very little discomfort involved with the procedure, and it can be completed in just a few seconds. There should be very little to no bleeding afterward. Because the laser cauterizes and sterilizes the area as it goes there is very little risk of infection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Laser Frenectomy Aftercare<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Mothers are encouraged to attempt breastfeeding (or bottle feeding) their child immediately after the procedure. A lot of the time, there is improvement right away. However, some mothers may not notice significant improvement for several weeks after the procedure, so there is no reason to be alarmed if you are still facing challenges. Pain medication isn\u2019t usually needed, but acetaminophen can be used as directed to address lingering discomfort. The wound might appear white or yellow, but this is normal. If you have any questions or concerns during the recovery period, contact your child\u2019s dentist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tongue & Lip Stretching Exercises<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The best way to help your child heal after their surgery is to perform routine stretching exercises. Remember to thoroughly wash your hands beforehand:<\/p>\n\n\n\n