DISCOMFORT: As with all oral surgery, some discomfort may be present as the the anesthesia begins to wear off. Usually, a couple of Tylenol or Advil will eliminate any discomfort. Sensitivity of the gums or teeth to cold or touch is common. This should go away in a day or two.

How long does pain last after frenectomy?

DISCOMFORT: As with all oral surgery, some discomfort may be present as the the anesthesia begins to wear off. Usually, a couple of Tylenol or Advil will eliminate any discomfort. Sensitivity of the gums or teeth to cold or touch is common. This should go away in a day or two.

How long does it take to heal from a frenectomy?

It takes between two or three weeks for the surgical site to heal completely. A laser frenectomy has an even shorter recovery period; the surgical site could heal fully in a week or two. The doctor will provide thorough after-care instructions covering pain management, feeding, and cleaning the surgical site.

Is a frenectomy painful for adults?

You may have some mild pain, swelling, or bleeding after surgery. This is normal and should stop in a few days. If you received stitches, they will dissolve on their own. It may be painful or difficult for you to swallow after surgery, but it is important to drink liquids.

Is a frenectomy considered surgery?

A frenectomy is a simple surgical procedure that involves the removal of one or both frena from the mouth. The frenum is the connective tissue membrane that attaches one surface within the mouth to another.

Can I brush my teeth after frenectomy?

Rinsing: Do not rinse your mouth or brush your teeth the day of surgery. The day after surgery, rinse with a solution of warm salt water every 6 hours. You may brush your teeth using care around the area of extraction. If painful, you may delay this for 1 or 2 more days.

Are you put to sleep for a frenectomy?

Your oral surgeon will either numb the area or, if the frenectomy is more extensive or the patient is a very young child, general anesthesia may be used. During general anesthesia, a person is unconscious and does not feel pain.

How soon can you eat after a frenectomy?

Do NOT eat anything until the anesthesia wears off, as you might bite your lips, cheek, or tongue and cause damage. You will probably have some discomfort when the anesthesia wears off; take your non-aspirin pain medication(s) as directed, whether it is prescribed or over-the-counter.

What can you not do after a frenectomy?

Discomfort should subside daily. If not, please call our office. To help prevent discomfort, avoid vigorous rinsing, sucking on the wound, spitting, using a straw, and exercising for 48 hours after procedure.

Are you awake during a frenectomy?

What does it feel like after a frenectomy?

What to Do After a Frenectomy? After your labial frenectomy expects to feel numb from the local anesthesia that was used. You will likely experience symptoms such as pain, light bleeding, and swelling. Blood can be seen in the saliva in the next two to three days whereas swelling usually lasts a bit longer.

Will a frenectomy change your smile?

A frenectomy can improve more than your smile. Research has shown this simple procedure may improve several issues in both children and adults, including: speech.

Is a frenectomy really necessary?

If it is discovered that you or child are suffering the undesirable side effects of an elongated frenulum, a frenectomy may be recommended as a permanent solution. Your oral surgeon will assess the frenum or frena in question to determine whether or not the procedure is necessary.