Functional Frenuloplasty
Dr. Erica of Inspire Dental Wellness Orland Park and Dr. Zaghi of The Breathe Institute Los Angeles reflecting on their journey to treating patients with functional frenuloplasty and how Dr. Erica has the full support as a Breathe Affiliate to treat tongue ties in Chicago and surrounding suburbs.
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What is Functional Frenuloplasty?
Frenectomy or Frenuloplasty, is a relatively minor surgical procedure performed to loosen or remove overly large, tight, or poorly positioned band(s) of tissue that are present inside the mouth, connected to the lip, cheeks or floor of the mouth (frenum) – a condition commonly referred to as being “tongue-tied” or “ankyloglossia” – which can cause speech impediments and difficulties with chewing, swallowing and other aspects of oral function.
In infants, this condition can impair feeding, and for some older children, teens and adults, cause daily discomfort/pain and lead to mouth breathing. Once the tissue has been removed, the wound will typically be sutured. Frenuloplasty is a quick procedure, generally taking less than 45 minutes, and is often performed with just local anesthesia in adults.
In infants, this condition can impair feeding, and for some older children, teens and adults, cause daily discomfort/pain and lead to mouth breathing. Once the tissue has been removed, the wound will typically be sutured. Frenuloplasty is a quick procedure, generally taking less than 45 minutes, and is often performed with just local anesthesia in adults.
Source: The Breathe Institute – https://www.thebreatheinstitute.com
Inspire Dental Wellness is proud to be an Affiliate of The Breathe Institute!
Becoming an Affiliate required months of rigorous training, continuous education and proctoring of surgeries by Dr. Zaghi himself. Inspire Dental Wellness is proud to be your resource in the Chicago area to provide this life changing procedure and with The Breathe Institute standing behind us you can be assured you are in the best hands in our care.