Frenectomies – Corpus Christi, TX

Gentle Relief for Lip & Tongue Ties

Lip and tongue ties can interfere with a child’s comfort and quality of life in a number of ways. At South Texas Periodontics & Implants, we offer gentle frenectomies using advanced soft tissue laser technology to help your child thrive. If you’re concerned your child may have a lip-tie or tongue-tie, our periodontal team can evaluate their needs and provide the most effective treatment possible. Read more below to learn all about frenectomies and how they can improve your child’s health and joy.

Why Choose South Texas Periodontics & Implants for Frenectomies?

  • Experienced and Friendly Dental Experts
  • Advanced Soft Tissue Laser Technology
  • Dental Team Eager to Help Your Family

How Do Lip and Tongue Ties Develop?

Child in Corpus Christi showing tongue-tie symptoms

Lip and tongue ties occur when the frenum, which is the small band of tissue that connects the lips or tongue to nearby structures, is too short, thick, or restrictive. These ties form during early fetal development and can vary in severity from child to child. While some mild ties cause no issues, more restrictive ones can interfere with oral function, especially during feeding and early speech development.

If you suspect your child might be suffering from a lip or tongue-tie, here are some signs to watch for:

  • Difficulty breastfeeding or bottle-feeding, including frequent unlatching
  • Poor weight gain or slow feeding sessions
  • Digestive issues like colic or reflux
  • Inability to hold a pacifier in their mouth
  • Irritability during or after feeding

For parents:

  • Cut, blistered, or flattened nipples
  • Pain during nursing
  • Clogged milk ducts
  • Low milk quantity

Recognizing these signs early can help you find help quickly before complications worsen.

Why is it Important to Treat Lip & Tongue Ties?

Child in Corpus Christi speaking and smiling

Leaving lip or tongue ties untreated doesn’t just affect your child in the short term—it can also interfere with their development over time. Even mild ties can affect how a child eats, speaks, and breathes. Getting treatment early helps kids grow up healthy and prevents chronic issues.

Potential complications for untreated ties, include:

  • Difficulty speaking or forming certain sounds
  • Speech delays
  • Digestive problems, including acid reflux
  • Breathing difficulties and airway restriction
  • Forward head and neck posture
  • Teeth grinding

Frenectomies

Baby licking lips after frenectomy in Corpus Christi

A frenectomy is a fast, straightforward procedure that releases the tight frenum to restore proper movement. At our Corpus Christi practice, our team performs frenectomies using a state-of-the-art soft tissue laser, which can remove the restrictive tissue with tenderness and precision.

Laser treatment minimizes bleeding, reduces discomfort, and typically eliminates the need for stitches. Most children can go back to normal activities the next day, and infants often feed more effectively immediately after treatment.

Compared with traditional frenectomy treatment that uses surgical scissors, laser frenectomies offer:

  • Minimal bleeding
  • Little to no discomfort
  • Faster healing
  • Reduced swelling
  • No sutures needed
  • Better precision

If you’re feeling hopeful that a frenectomy could help your child improve their quality of life, let us help. Call our office or schedule your consultation online. A more comfortable future for your child could be just one short appointment away.