For some, breastfeeding can be a wonderful time to bond with your child. For others, it can be a painful, frustrating experience that leaves you feeling drained. If you’re wondering if there’s a better way, the answer is yes. Frenectomies can help keep you comfortable and ensure your child is getting proper nutrition while feeding.
Kids may need frenectomies if their lingual frenulum is overdeveloped and prevents the tongue from moving properly. The lingual frenulum is the band of tissue in the middle of the tongue that connects it to the bottom of the mouth.
If it’s too strong and thick, this band of tissue stops your child’s tongue from moving properly, which can cause issues breastfeeding, speech impediments, and oral development issues. But with a frenectomy from Dr. Volpicella and the team at Bright 28, you can restore your child’s oral range of motion.
Lingual (tongue) frenectomies are the most common, but labial (lip) frenectomies may also be necessary if your child has lip ties.
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Tongue ties can stop infants from being able to breastfeed or bottle feed properly, or make it hard for older kids to swallow properly. With a frenectomy, you can restore your little one’s oral range of motion, and they’ll be able to move their tongue properly.
As your child grows older, a tongue tie could cause issues with their speech. Proper tongue movement is essential for making lots of different sounds. A frenectomy ensures they can learn proper speech patterns.
Along with other issues, tongue ties can cause a poor swallow and other things that impair proper oral development. This can lead to issues like a narrow palate or bite problems in the future. With timely intervention, a frenectomy can help your little one avoid these issues.
To begin the process, Dr. Volpicella will clean and sanitize the treatment area, and then numb your child’s mouth. We also offer pediatric dental sedation to keep your child feeling safe and comfortable during their appointment in Jersey City.
Once your child’s mouth is numb and the sedative has taken effect, Dr. Volpicella will use a special tool to snip your child’s frenulum. Then, he will clean up the area, sanitize it, and suture the area to ensure that it heals properly.
Your little one will recover from their frenectomy within about 3-5 days. However, you will need to follow Dr. Volpicella’s instructions to make sure their tongue heals properly. You will need to do some tongue exercises with your child to stretch their tongue and make sure that it remains flexible as they heal.
Yes. When necessary, frenectomies may be covered either by your medical insurance or your dental insurance. For more information about your coverage, we recommend consulting directly with your policy or insurance provider. At Bright 28, we are in network with Delta Dental, but are happy to submit claims to any insurer on your behalf for reimbursement.
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