Who Needs a Frenectomy and What Does It Fix?
A frenectomy is a quick, minimally invasive procedure that releases a restrictive frenum — the tissue connecting the lip to the gum (lip tie) or the tongue to the floor of the mouth (tongue tie). When too tight, a frenum can interfere with breastfeeding in infants, speech development in children, and orthodontic outcomes in teens and adults.
A tight labial frenum (lip tie) can cause a gap between the front teeth, gum recession, breastfeeding difficulty, and orthodontic interference. A restrictive lingual frenum (tongue tie, or ankyloglossia) can affect breastfeeding in infants, speech in children, and oral hygiene in adults.
Is Frenectomy right for you? Signs, symptoms & candidacy.
Who benefits from a frenectomy
- Newborns and infants with breastfeeding difficulty
- Toddlers and children with speech delays linked to tongue restriction
- Orthodontic patients where a frenum is causing or maintaining a front-tooth gap
- Adults with a labial frenum causing gum recession
- Post-orthodontic patients where a frenum risks pulling teeth back apart
When to treat a tongue tie
- Affecting breastfeeding: as early as possible, ideally within the first weeks of life
- Affecting speech: when the child can cooperate with stretching exercises (often age 3–6+)
- Adults: tongue tie releases are also effective and routinely performed
- A consultation assesses the frenum attachment and range of motion
The Frenectomy Process
The procedure itself is brief, with stretching exercises afterward to keep the release open.
Consultation
The frenum attachment and range of motion are assessed; infant cases are coordinated with the parents' feeding report.
Anesthesia
Topical plus local anesthetic for older children and adults; topical alone is typically enough for infants.
Frenum Release
The restrictive tissue is precisely released in a minimally invasive procedure.
Stretching Exercises
Prescribed to prevent reattachment, especially for tongue tie releases.
Follow-Up
A check at 1–2 weeks.
A brief procedure; full healing in 1–2 weeks
Precise, minimally invasive frenum release with guided post-op stretching
Why Choose Boca for a Frenectomy
Quick & Minimally Invasive
A brief release with mild, short recovery.
Infant to Adult
Care for breastfeeding infants, children with speech delays, and adults.
Pediatric Focus
Infant cases are seen through our pediatric (Kids) office.
Insurance & Medicaid
Covered by Nevada Medicaid and many PPO plans when medically indicated.
Bilingual Care
Care in English and Spanish — se habla español.
Why Las Vegas Patients Choose Boca Dental & Braces for Frenectomy
- Quick, minimally invasive frenum release
- Care from infants through adults
- Pediatric focus for infant feeding cases
- Stretching guidance to prevent reattachment
- Covered when medically indicated
Frequently Asked Questions About Frenectomy in Las Vegas
Making Frenectomy Affordable
At Boca Dental & Braces, cost should never stand between you and the care you need. We accept Nevada Medicaid and many major dental plans, verify your benefits at no charge, and offer flexible payment options — so you can move forward with confidence.
Find Frenectomy Near You — 9 Boca Dental & Braces Locations Across Las Vegas
Boca Dental & Braces provides frenectomies for lip tie and tongue tie in Las Vegas — serving Henderson, Summerlin, North Las Vegas, Spring Valley, and Clark County. Nevada Medicaid accepted.
Las Vegas, NV 89119
Las Vegas, NV 89119
Las Vegas, NV 89101
Las Vegas, NV 89102
Las Vegas, NV 89107
Las Vegas, NV 89104
Las Vegas, NV 89103
Las Vegas, NV 89108
Las Vegas, NV 89123
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