Pre tongue-tie surgery








Before your child has surgery at Pediatric Dentistry of Redlands and Associates a complete oral exam will be done. During the exam Dr. Cameron Fuller will determine the thickness of the frenum as well as the location. Once the exam is completed Dr. Fuller will explain to you the procedure he will be conducting, explain how the laser works and handle any extra pre-surgery requirements. 
Your baby should wear comfortable clothing and not eat right before the surgery is to be conducted,” says Dr. Fuller.  For younger children if they are supposed to take a nap you may want to schedule the surgery before their nap or after in order to not disrupt their sleep routine and give them time to eat a snack and allow the food to digest.
During the oral exam you want your baby as comfortable as possible. You may want to bring something that soothes them, for example a blanket. The oral exam should not take an extensive amount of time but this is a great opportunity for you to ask any questions you may have about tooth formation and even healthy snacks. Pediatric dentist Cameron Fuller wants you to feel comfortable, that’s why he will take the time to explain everything to you and your family.




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  1. UnknownJuly 28, 2014 at 5:36 PM

    I have a friend that is "tongue-tied." She can't roll her "R"s. That makes learning Spanish a bit hard for her. It would have been nice if it had been taken care of when she was little.

    Anita Mas | http://www.scrantonkidsdds.com/dental_faq.html

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