Infant Frenectomies in West Edmonton
Infant Frenectomy Near You
What is infant frenectomy?(Tongue-Ties and Lip-Ties)
The tongue and lips are made up of a complex network of muscles essential for functions like eating, speaking, and sleeping. For roughly 20% of the population, a condition known as a tongue-tie can limit tongue movement, potentially causing challenges in these areas. Similarly, a lip-tie affects the upper lip’s mobility, which can interfere with effective breastfeeding, oral hygiene, and proper tooth alignment. Our infant frenectomy service in West Edmonton helps children with tongue and lip ties.
Recognizing the Signs in Infants
If your infant exhibits several of the symptoms below—even with adequate weight gain—it may be time to schedule an assessment for a tongue-tie or lip-tie or infant frenectomy near you at West Edmonton Dental Choice.
Common Symptoms in Mothers:
- Pain during nursing
- Flattened, blistered, or damaged nipples
- Incomplete breast drainage
- Plugged ducts or mastitis
- Dependency on a nipple shield for nursing
- Decreased milk supply
Common Symptoms in Babies:
- Difficulty latching
- Poor or slow weight gain
- Frequent reflux or spitting up
- Excessive gas or fussiness
- Clicking or smacking noises while feeding
- Milk leakage from the mouth
- Frustration during feedings
- Trouble keeping a pacifier in the mouth
- Extended nursing or bottle-feeding durations
What to Expect from the Procedure
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At West Edmonton Dental Choice, our dentist near you treats tongue- and lip-ties using advanced diode laser technology. This precise method vaporizes the restricted tissue rather than cutting it, which minimizes bleeding and reduces the risk of infection. The procedure typically lasts less than 10 minutes and is often well-tolerated, with minimal discomfort due to the laser’s shallow tissue penetration.
Recovery
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Expected Outcomes
While some infants show immediate improvement in breastfeeding following the procedure, full adaptation to the increased mobility of the tongue or lip may take anywhere from a few days to a few weeks. Over time, many children also experience noticeable improvements in speech development and feeding efficiency.
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While some infants show immediate improvement in breastfeeding following the procedure, full adaptation to the increased mobility of the tongue or lip may take anywhere from a few days to a few weeks. Over time, many children also experience noticeable improvements in speech development and feeding efficiency.