What to expect during maxillary frenum surgery
Dr. Fuller and his team want your family and your child to be as comfortable as possible if you choose to have a frenum removed. During the surgery, if a stuffed animal or a different toy will help calm them, they can hold onto that. There is also a television in the treatment room in order for your child to focus on something other than the surgery. You are able to stay in the room with your child while the surgery is occurring. Depending on the age of your baby or child, Dr. Cameron Fuller may suggest that you hold them while the surgery is being performed. A big bear hug may help to calm down your child and will help stabilize them in order to conduct the laser surgery. Pediatric dentist, Dr. Fuller will apply a topical anesthetic in order to numb the area and then he will use a laser that sends pulses to the site without actually touching the area. A topical anesthetic may be applied in o...