Frenectomy
A non-invasive procedure to improve your life at all stages.
What is a frenectomy?
A frenectomy is the removal or loosening of a band of muscle tissue called the frenum.
The frenum is connected to your lip, cheek, or the floor of your mouth.
A restriction in the frenum muscle, commonly called a tongue-tie or lip-tie, can cause problems during all stages of life, including:
- Difficulties nursing during infancy for mother and baby
- Inability to stick your tongue out
- Smile aesthetics
- Impaired oral hygiene
- Airway problems
- Significant speech impediments
A frenectomy can free-up movement of your lip and tongue and improve your quality of life, no matter what age you are.
How Do You Know If You Need a Frenectomy?
Look out for these signs among infants, children, mothers, and adults.
Infants
- Weight loss or slow weight gain
- Tends to chew more than suck
- Makes clicking noise when feeding
- Fussy when trying to feed
- Seems hungry all the time
- Tongue has V or heart-shaped tip
Breastfeeding Mothers
- Painful breastfeeding
- Breast full of milk after feeding
- Nipple trauma (cracking, bleeding, or bruising)
- Infant can't latch well
- Infant slides off nipples
Children and Adults
- Inability to lift tongue when mouth is wide open
- Inability to stick tongue out past teeth
- Mouth breathing or snoring
- Tip of tongue is heart-shaped
- Difficulty chewing or swallowing
- Difficulty moving tongue from side to side
- Difficulty speaking (shows signs of a lisp)
Do these symptoms sound like you or your child? Let's find out if a frenectomy is your best solution!
Why Choose Dr. Hakimi for a Frenectomy?
With more than 28 years in periodontics, she understands what goes on within your smile.
Dr. Nicky Hakimi is dedicated to helping you improve not just your teeth, but also your overall health.
With a frenectomy, Dr. Hakimi can help free you from a life of restriction. Imagine fixing problems you’ve encountered for years with one quick, non-invasive surgery.
As a leading periodontist in Auburn, CA, you can trust your care in the hands of Dr. Hakimi.
She is well-known for:
- Only using proven procedures tested by evidence-based science
- Investing in the latest technology to ensure you get the best care possible
- Staying current on the latest in oral health through many active dental memberships
- Having more than 28 years of experience in improving smiles
- Being trusted and referred by many dentists near the Auburn area
It's Never Too Late To Improve Your Quality of Life!
Let's find out if a frenectomy can help you.
Nicky Hakimi, DDS, MSD is proud to offer her services to adults and families in Northern California, including Auburn, Sacremento, Roseville, and the surrounding areas.