At Pebble Pediatric Dentistry, your child’s comfort, safety, and smile come first. Led by a board-certified pediatric dentist and mommy, we specialize in gentle, personalized dental care designed just for kids. Our calming, child-centered environment helps young patients feel confident and cared for at every visit — because a great dental experience starts with trust, compassion, and a little bit of fun.
A lingual frenectomy is a quick, gentle procedure that releases a tight or restrictive lingual frenum (tongue-tie) to improve tongue movement, speech, and feeding. At Pebble Pediatric Dentistry, we use a child-friendly approach to make the process comfortable, helping your child eat, speak, and thrive without limitations.
A lingual frenectomy is a quick and gentle surgical procedure that addresses a common condition known as tongue-tie—where the small band of tissue beneath the tongue (called the lingual frenum) is too short, tight, or restrictive. This can limit tongue movement and lead to challenges with breastfeeding, eating, speech development, and even oral hygiene. At Pebble Pediatric Dentistry, we understand how frustrating and confusing this can be for families, especially when it impacts a child’s everyday comfort and confidence.
Many infants with tongue-tie struggle to latch properly during breastfeeding, leading to pain for mothers and inadequate feeding for babies. As children grow, tongue-tie may cause articulation issues, delayed speech, or difficulty with basic oral functions like licking, swallowing, or even cleaning food off the teeth. Left untreated, it may also contribute to dental crowding or increased risk of cavities. Fortunately, a lingual frenectomy can provide immediate and long-term benefits—supporting better oral development, nutrition, and speech outcomes.
At Pebble, we specialize in performing lingual frenectomies in a way that’s gentle, precise, and tailored to each child’s needs. Whether performed with laser or traditional techniques, the procedure is safe, quick, and requires little downtime. Dr. Sarah Post and our team guide families through every step, from evaluation to healing, ensuring a calm, supportive environment and positive results.
Lingual frenectomies are safe, fast, and often performed with laser or minimally invasive tools. Many children feel immediate relief and show quick improvement in feeding, speech, and tongue mobility. Our team provides detailed aftercare and guidance to support healing and maximize results.
A lingual frenectomy is a procedure that removes or modifies the tissue under the tongue to correct tongue-tie (ankyloglossia).
Signs may include difficulty breastfeeding, speech issues, or problems with licking, swallowing, or oral hygiene. A pediatric dental evaluation can help determine if a frenectomy is recommended.
Most children tolerate it very well. We use topical or local anesthesia and gentle techniques to ensure comfort during the procedure.
Recovery is typically quick—just a few days—with minimal discomfort. We provide post-op instructions and follow-ups as needed.
If the tongue-tie is affecting speech, a frenectomy can significantly help—often in combination with speech therapy.
