Laser Frenectomy Boulder
Treating Tongue and Lip Ties the Right Way
Frenectomies have been the go-to treatment option for lip and tongue ties for quite some time; these days, the issue can easily be corrected within minutes, leading to a significant improvement in the patient’s life. However, many people are nervous about having a frenectomy performed, whether it’s for them or their child. Not to worry though – Dr. Witkoff and our team use state-of-the-art equipment and techniques to ensure that the process is more comfortable and convenient than you can possibly imagine. To learn more about the benefits of a laser frenectomy in Boulder and how it can help you or a loved one, give our dental office a call today!
Why Choose Jesse Witkoff, DDS for Frenectomies?
- Cold CO2 Laser: Faster Recovery & More Comfortable Treatment
- Dr. Jesse is a Respected Lecturer & Mentor in His Field
- Nitrous Oxide Available for a More Comfortable Treatment
What Exactly Is a Frenectomy?
Frenectomies are fairly straightforward oral surgical procedures. Their purpose is to gently remove or reshape the abnormally tight tissue that’s preventing the lips and/or tongue from moving as they should. However, since every patient is different, the exact amount of tissue that needs to be removed can vary. In any case, this treatment can make a large difference in the patient’s quality of life, often improving their ability to speak clearly, eat properly, and breathe without issue, all of which are also directly tied to their self-esteem.
Why We Only Do Laser Frenectomies
Traditionally, frenectomies were performed with a scalpel or scissors, but our dental practice here in Boulder is thrilled to offer an alternative option thanks to our gold-standard cold CO2 laser. This approach has several benefits for our patients, but the most significant one is vastly improved comfort and speedier recovery times. Also, the lasers that we use are quite precise, meaning that we won’t remove any more tissue than is necessary. Compared to traditional frenectomies, a laser frenectomy also tends to result in far less swelling and bleeding.
Using advanced laser technology also allows us to achieve a 90% treatment success rate. In the rare case that retreatment is needed within 12 months of your procedure, our office will complete it free of charge.
How Does a Laser Frenectomy Work?
A concentrated beam of light is aimed at the overly restrictive frenulum that is causing the lip or tongue tie. Using this beam, Dr. Witkoff will remove a small amount of tissue to allow the lips or tongue to move more freely and naturally. Since the laser helps cauterize the treatment area, there will also be little to no bleeding to worry about once the treatment is complete. As a result, recovery times for frenectomies performed with a laser tend to be much shorter compared to traditional frenectomies performed with a scalpel!