{"id":167,"date":"2019-05-16T19:16:47","date_gmt":"2019-05-16T19:16:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vollersmiles.com\/blog\/?p=167"},"modified":"2019-06-05T19:27:32","modified_gmt":"2019-06-05T19:27:32","slug":"laser-frenectomy-in-pittsburgh","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vollersmiles.com\/blog\/2019\/05\/16\/laser-frenectomy-in-pittsburgh\/","title":{"rendered":"Frenectomy in Pittsburgh Can Help Prevent Bacteria Infection"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Did you know that \u201cbeing tongue-tied\u201d isn\u2019t just an\nexpression? Sometimes the connective tissue in your mouth may restrict the\nmovement of your lips and tongue, making the everyday tasks of eating and\nspeaking more difficult. Fortunately, your dentist can help you with this\nsituation, and with modern technology the surgery is easier than ever. Learn\nhow a frenectomy in\nPittsburgh<\/a> can help free up your mouth \u2013 as well as the best way to undergo\nthe procedure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What is a Frenectomy?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019re probably familiar with the bit of tissue below your tongue connecting it to the floor of the mouth. That tissue is called a frenulum; you also have one on each lip connecting to the bottom of the teeth. A frenectomy is a procedure to remove a restrictive frenulum tissue from the mouth. In the past, this was done using surgical scissors, but nowadays a laser can be used instead. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When is a Frenectomy Needed?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Usually, a frenulum plays an important role in the movement of your mouth. However, if it\u2019s too short or too tight, it can restrict mobility and affect the functionality of the lips or the tongue; this is called a lip tie or a tongue tie depending on the affected frenulum. Newborn babies with frenulum problems may have difficulty nursing; for older children, a restrictive frenulum may cause poor speech development and an inability to extend the tongue normally. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A frenulum may also be a cause of receding gums. When this happens, the roots of the teeth are more exposed and become more vulnerable to inflammation. In addition, since the roots are softer than the rest of the outside of the tooth, they\u2019re more vulnerable to cavities and bacterial infection. It\u2019s recommended that the issue be corrected as soon as possible to avoid long-term damage.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What are the Advantages of a Laser Frenectomy?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Traditional surgical frenectomies usually create a lot of pain\nand discomfort and require quite a bit of recovery time. In comparison, a laser\nfrenectomy is almost painless, and healing is much faster. This is because a laser\nis much more precise than surgical scissors; it can specifically target the\narea that needs to be treated without causing unnecessary damage. The procedure\nlasts a few minutes per frenulum, and no stitches are required. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

 If you or your\nchildren have problems while eating or talking, make an appointment with your\ndentist in Kitanning; they\u2019ll perform an examination to figure out whether a\nfrenulum is the culprit and if a frenectomy can help. Treatment at an early age\nis especially important for avoiding long-term oral health problems. Remember,\na frenectomy is a simple procedure, but it can make a lasting positive impact\non your mouth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Author<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Ray Voller has been named one of America\u2019s Best Dentists and has received awards from the Academy of General Dentistry; he often gives lectures to students and other dental professionals about modern dentistry topics. He believes in using up-to-date technology at his practice, Voller Dentistry, and performs laser frenectomies for patients suffering from tongue tie or lip tie. To schedule an appointment, visit his website<\/a> or call (412) 406-8100. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Did you know that \u201cbeing tongue-tied\u201d isn\u2019t just an expression? Sometimes the connective tissue in your mouth may restrict the movement of your lips and tongue, making the everyday tasks of eating and speaking more difficult. Fortunately, your dentist can help you with this situation, and with modern technology the surgery is easier than ever. […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-167","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vollersmiles.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/167","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vollersmiles.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vollersmiles.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vollersmiles.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vollersmiles.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=167"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.vollersmiles.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/167\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":170,"href":"https:\/\/www.vollersmiles.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/167\/revisions\/170"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vollersmiles.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=167"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vollersmiles.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=167"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vollersmiles.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=167"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}