Frenectomy

Welcome to Stony Hill Dental Care, your trusted partner in managing lip and tongue ties. Under the expert care of Dr. Walter Kostrzewski, we’re dedicated to providing compassionate, comprehensive dental care in Bethel, CT.

Lip and tongue tie occur due to tight, restrictive tissues, known as frenulums, in the mouth. These conditions can significantly affect speech, eating, and oral health. At Stony Hill Dental Care, we understand the importance of accurate diagnosis and effective treatment.

Identifying lip and tongue tie early is crucial. Common symptoms include:

• Difficulty with speech or eating: The inability to form certain sound shapes or maneuver food within the mouth can be a big indicator of lip or tongue tie.
• Gap between front teeth: If the frenulum from a lip tie extends to the roof of the mouth, it can cause a gap between the front teeth.
• Restricted tongue movement: Certain activities like playing instruments or licking an ice cream cone might be difficult or impossible.
• Future Orthodontic Issues: The tongue won’t be able to reach around the mouth properly. The tight frenulum can also interfere with the lower jaw’s development as a child grows, creating orthodontic issues.
• Oral Hygiene Issues: When the tongue is unable to maneuver through the mouth to clean food debris out of the teeth and lips, oral hygiene might be difficult to maintain.
• Challenges with breastfeeding (in infants): When an infant’s tongue can’t stick out far enough, it creates problems with their ability to suck.

Frenectomy is a precise surgical procedure to release the tight frenulum. This surgery, performed with the utmost care at Stony Hill Dental Care, offers a permanent solution to lip and tongue tie issues.