Expert Frenectomy Procedures for Kids in Canton, Ohio
Gentle, in-office frenectomy for infants and children in Canton, Ohio. The corrective procedure for lip ties and tongue ties that are affecting feeding, speech, or oral function.
Frenectomy for Children in Canton, Ohio
A frenectomy is the treatment procedure for a restrictive lip tie or tongue tie. At Canton Pediatric Dentistry we perform gentle, in-office frenectomies for infants and children whose evaluation shows that a tight frenum is genuinely limiting feeding, speech, oral hygiene, or dental development.
Wondering whether your child actually needs the procedure? Start with a lip tie evaluation or tongue tie evaluation — we only recommend a frenectomy when it will meaningfully help your child.
What a Frenectomy Does
A frenectomy releases the small band of tissue (the frenum) that connects the lip to the gums or the tongue to the floor of the mouth. When this tissue is too tight, releasing it restores normal movement and can dramatically improve function — often within days.
Our Gentle Frenectomy Procedure
Most frenectomies take just a few minutes. For older children we use local anesthesia; for very young infants the procedure is often performed without anesthesia because it's so brief. We frequently use laser frenectomy for precise, comfortable treatment with minimal bleeding, less post-op discomfort, and faster healing than traditional scissors or scalpel techniques.
Recovery and Aftercare
Recovery is typically fast and straightforward. Most children experience only mild discomfort and return to normal activities within a day or two. We provide clear post-op instructions and, for most cases, simple stretching exercises to prevent reattachment and lock in the benefit of the procedure. Follow-up visits confirm proper healing.
Coordination With Feeding & Speech Support
For infants, we coordinate with your lactation consultant so latch improvements start immediately. For older children with speech concerns, we work with speech therapists so the tongue learns to move in the new range of motion. This coordinated approach maximizes real-world results.
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Benefits
- Improves breastfeeding difficulties for infants
- Supports better speech development in older children
- Enhances tongue and lip mobility for eating and hygiene
- Reduces orthodontic complications (like anterior gaps)
- Quick, minimally invasive procedure — usually just minutes
- Laser frenectomy option for minimal bleeding and faster healing
- Rapid recovery — most kids back to normal in 1–2 days
- Long-lasting results when aftercare stretches are followed
Frequently Asked Questions
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