Cutting the frenulum – Krakow
This procedure is performed on both children over 7 years of age and adults. Indications for the procedure include speech impediments, true diastema, or improper breastfeeding in newborns. It’s best to perform it as soon as possible to eliminate bothersome symptoms and improve the quality of everyday life. Children often struggle with a short lingual frenulum, which can contribute to excessive salivation, speech difficulties, malocclusion, and even posture problems. If you notice any disturbing symptoms in yourself or your child, we invite you for a checkup at our clinic in Krakow. The dentist will perform appropriate diagnostics, based on which they will decide whether you should undergo frenulum cutting.
What does the tongue frenulum cutting procedure look like?
Cutting the frenulum of the tongue, technically called a frenotomy, is a simple and short procedure that requires no special preparation. It is important that the patient arrives for the appointment on an empty stomach. The procedure is performed under local anesthesia, which minimizes pain. The entire process takes about ten minutes, and the patient does not require a lengthy recovery period. Meals can be eaten a few hours after the procedure, once the anesthetics have worn off. The only side effect may be slight bleeding, which should subside quickly. In the first few days after the procedure, it is recommended to perform exercises to prevent adhesions under the tongue.
The frenulum is a thin, fibrous membrane that connects two parts of the body. It somewhat restricts their movement, thus maintaining proper muscle tone and chewing function. There are several frenulums in the oral cavity: labial, buccal, and lingual. The lingual frenulum is most often malformed. A lingual frenulum procedure involves cutting the membrane horizontally. This allows the tissues connected by the frenulum greater mobility.
Nearly all patients of any age can undergo a frenulum procedure. Contraindications to the procedure include blood clotting disorders, taking blood-thinning medications, an upper respiratory tract infection, and an allergy to anesthetics.
Why is it worth deciding to cut the frenulum in children?
A frenulum trimming procedure in children offers many benefits. Performing the procedure early in a child’s development helps prevent the development of malocclusions or periodontal disease. This procedure can be performed even in the first weeks of a child’s life. Our clinic also sees adults struggling with this problem. Although frenulum trimming is fully reimbursed by the National Health Fund, the wait for an available appointment can take up to several months. Contact our clinic and we will complete the entire process quickly and efficiently. Please contact us to schedule a convenient appointment.
