What type of Frenulum surgery does my child need?





Today’s technology for frenum surgery offers some different solutions.  For more information on what a maxillary frenum is, refer to Tuesday’s blog post. Midwives dating all the way back to 1697 used to have a very sharp nail or pair of scissors that would cut the frenum after a baby was born. “Today’s technology is more advanced,” says Dr. Cameron Fuller.  After a baby is born it may be recommend that the tissue be snipped to help with challenges relating to the frenum and nursing. This can be still done with a specialized pair of scissors, but more likely will be done with a laser.

Using a laser means less pain and a much shorter recovery time for your infant. If the child is older, a local anesthetic may be used. “The earlier the treatment can be diagnosed and treated the better,” recommends Dr. Fuller. “Leaving it can mean speech delays that could potentially lead to low self-esteem in school-age children. 

If your child has this condition call Dr. Cameron Fuller and his team today in order to set up a consultation appointment.

If your child has this condition call Dr. Cameron Fuller and his team today in order to set up a consultation appointment.

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