Frenotomy, sometimes called frenectomy, can be a quick, in-office procedure that treats tongue-tie (ankyloglossia) in infants. It may help your baby latch on better for breastfeeding.

Frenotomy (a.k.a. frenulotomy or frenulectomy) is the procedure in which the lingual frenulum is cut. It is done when the frenulum seems unusually short or tight (anklyoglossia or "tongue-tie"). …

Aug 2, 2024 · If necessary, tongue-tie can be treated with a surgical cut to release the frenulum (frenotomy). If additional repair is needed or the lingual frenulum is too thick for a frenotomy, a …

Dec 25, 2023 · Frenotomy is a relatively simple procedure, often performed on infants experiencing feeding or latch issues due to a tongue tie. The procedure involves making a …

Feb 13, 2020 · A frenectomy, also known as a frenotomy, can refer to any procedure where binding tissue on the body is cut or modified. Frenectomy procedures are quite common, …

Dec 5, 2023 · There are three different types of tongue-tie surgeries: frenulotomy, frenectomy, and frenuloplasty. A frenulotomy (a.k.a. a frenotomy) involves simply releasing or "clipping" the …

Tongue‐tie, or ankyloglossia, is a condition whereby the lingual frenulum attaches near the tip of the tongue and may be short, tight and thick. Tongue‐tie is present in 4% to 11% of newborns. …

If the tongue tie is more severe and interferes with necessary oral functions, we recommend correcting it surgically with a frenotomy. What Is a Frenotomy? A frenotomy is a simple …

Frenulotomy (also referred to as frenotomy) and frenulectomy (frenectomy) are surgical procedures used to correct ankyloglossia, a congenital condition in which the lingual frenulum …

Understand the key differences between frenotomy and frenectomy procedures for tongue and lip ties. Learn which treatment is right for your child.