This can cause a lot of strain on breastfeeding, resulting in the baby finding it difficult to get enough milk supply and can cause airway and digestive issues too. Later on, in some circumstances, as the baby gets older, it can lead to challenges with speech and language, too; all these can generally be resolved by a simple procedure called a Frenectomy.
Olive Tree Dental in Reading is changing the script when it comes to children’s dentistry. We offer a safe, non-judgmental environment for both parents and their children to obtain stress-free dental care from Dentists that truly care.
Our modern, state-of-the-art practice in Reading offers a calm and nurturing environment that shifts away from the traditional dental setting to make the visit enjoyable for kids and relaxing for parents / carers.
With all Frenectomies, we use minimally invasive Electro surgery using the latest technology from Coltene Whaledent, which is recognised as one of the most effective methods for tongue and lip tie release treatments.
Tongue / Lip Tie in New-borns
Signs to look out for that could mean your new-born needs Frenectomy treatment:
If your newborn experiences 3-4 or more of these symptoms, it is worth seeing one of our Tongue / Lip Tie specialists to evaluate them and assess if they need treatment.
If tongue or lip tie is advised – the procedure will either be carried out on the same or the following day. After the procedure, you will be able to feed your baby (a private area can be arranged if that would make you feel more comfortable). We may recommend that only topical anaesthetic be used during frenectomy since it is a relatively painless procedure.
Mother’s symptoms (if opting for breast-feeding)
Tongue / Lip Tie in Children
Signs to look out for that could mean your child needs Frenectomy treatment:
If your child experiences 3-4 or more of these symptoms, it is worth seeing one of our Tongue / Lip Tie specialists to assess if they need treatment.
The procedure in its entirety takes under 30 minutes and predominantly no stitches are required.
Parents often start noticing results within a week post treatment and are thankful that they went through with it.
Healing process is faster and generally without complications resulting in well healed healthy tissue with less change of relapse (reattachment).
Our electrical surgical technologies work with electrical impulses, so the procedure is discomfort-free and there is almost no bleeding involved, due to a sophisticated coagulation feature. Most babies and children have a relatively calm procedure.
We offer a full release, as we are confident with our professional dental team, their experience & the qualifications and the training they have had. As a result, we are also confident with the results we will be able to achieve.
First Treatment
A thorough clinical assessment and evaluation is conducted. If you are a new mother, you may also be asked questions relevant to your new-born and their feeding habits to be able to advise having a more informed history to be able to advise if a Tongue / Lip (or both) releases would be beneficial.
If the Tongue or Lip Tie is advised this can generally be performed on the same day or the following day depending on what has been mutually agreed.
Second Treatment
One week after the Frenectomy, you are asked to return to the practice to see us. We carry out a thorough assessment and ask questions like any changes to symptoms previously experienced prior to the procedure was done and changes since the procedure.
Your child’s wound is also checked to ensure it is healing well and that there are no infections. If your child’s initial symptoms were associated with breastfeeding (with regards to newborn treatments), we expect breastfeeding to have improved since the treatment.
No, we do not. We want to promote the use of electrosurgical equipment as it offers a safer and faster healing process, so rather than using scissors, we use electrosurgical technologies for all our frenectomies at Olive Tree Dental; the healing properties are better. Furthermore, the electrical impulses sterilise upon touch. Therefore, the risk of infection is minimal, if any.
Generally, 1 week after the Tongue or Lip tie release, you are asked to come back to the practice to see us. We carry out a thorough assessment and ask questions like any changes to symptoms previously experienced prior to the procedure was done and changes since the procedure.
Your child’s wound is also checked to ensure it is healing well and that there are no infections. If your child’s initial symptoms were associated with breastfeeding (with regards to newborn treatments), we expect breastfeeding to have improved since the treatment.
Please see our fee guide to view detailed costs of Frenectomy at Olive Tree Dental. As an initial indication, our prices start from £195; we believe everyone should have access to successful and effective Frenectomy treatment – that’s why we offer 0% finance* to help you spread the cost of treatment.
If both lip and tongue tie release are required and the treatment is executed on the same day then the additional release will be £99.
The follow up appointment is £49 and you are generally seen within a week of your child having had the treatment carried out.
As we are a member-based practice, we reward patients who prioritise their oral health and hygiene, by offering 10% off treatments, when you become an Olive Tree Dental member, and selecting one of our many affordable plans.
Our prices are set with the following in mind:
We cannot comment on what other practices in Reading offer, each practice is different, but we value the trust our patients place in our hands. Rest assured at Olive Tree Dental we treat our patients with the utmost care and our aim is to have you smiling confidently.
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