Frenectomy / Frenulectomy in Rockford, Dixon, Janesville, and Madison

To minimize post-procedural risks and ensure a speedy recovery for you or your child, be sure to follow any post-operative instructions provided by your periodontist. It is also important to schedule a follow-up appointment to ensure that treatment has been successful and the area has healed properly. Most frenectomy procedures are successful; however, there are times when a second frenectomy will be necessary.

While most adolescents and adults will have a very minimal recovery period with very few side effects, there are special aftercare instructions that should be followed when the frenectomy is performed on babies. Discomfort or pain can often be relieved by breastfeeding your baby; however, if discomfort or pain persists, you may give them children’s Tylenol. If you have any questions about the proper dosage of Tylenol for your baby, contact your physician or consult with your pharmacist.

In addition to managing pain, there are stretching exercises you can do with your baby to facilitate the healing process and reduce the risk of scar formation or re-attachment. These exercises should be performed for two weeks following the procedure, but are most important during the first 48 hours. Prior to performing the upper lip and under-the-tongue stretches, be sure your hands are clean and your fingernails are trimmed.

The cost of a frenectomy will depend on several factors, such as whether or not dental sedation is used, how many visits are required to complete the procedure, and your dental insurance plan.

At Featherstone Periodontics and Implant Dentistry, we are committed to providing high-quality, comprehensive periodontal care and offer flexible payment options to help make treatment more accessible. If you have dental insurance, we ask that you bring your insurance card and any necessary forms to your appointment. We are happy to provide a pre-estimate of dental benefits before treatment and will submit the receipts, forms, and other information required by your insurance company. Once the insurance payment has been received, any remaining balance will be billed to you.

Please note that our office offers a 5% fee reduction for full payment at the time services are provided, depending on the type of treatment. We also offer extended payment plans through GreenSky Patient Solutions and CareCredit. For your convenience, we accept cash, personal checks, Visa, Discover, Mastercard, and American Express.

To learn more about clinic policies or schedule an appointment for a frenectomy, contact our Rockford office at 815.261.1739, our Dixon office at 815.261.1739, our Janesville office at 608.208.1576, or our Madison office at 608.416.5205.