The frenulum is the thin band of tissue connecting the tongue to the floor of the mouth, or the upper lip to the gumline. When it is too short or tight, a condition called tongue-tie (ankyloglossia) or lip-tie, it may restrict movement. Feeding, speech, sleep, jaw, or hygiene concerns can have several causes, so the presence of a short frenulum does not by itself establish that treatment is appropriate.
Laser frenectomy uses a dental laser to release tissue when treatment is recommended. Dr. Le explains how this approach compares with other techniques, what the procedure can and cannot address, and which risks, aftercare, and follow-up apply to the individual patient.
Dr. Vy Le provides laser frenectomy evaluations for infants, children, and adults. She evaluates every case carefully and confirms whether a tie is clinically significant before recommending treatment.
Worth saying plainly: not every short frenulum needs releasing. The diagnosis has gotten trendier in the last few years, and there is real harm in over-treatment. Dr. Le will tell you when a release is warranted, and just as readily when it isn't.
