Frenectomy vs. Frenotomy — What Is the Difference

Lip and tongue ties are among the most prevalent birth defects in North America and around the world. If your child has either (or both) of these conditions, timely treatment is important! Dr. Thomas will likely recommend immediate intervention to prevent potential complications such as feeding difficulties, colic, and poor oral development. Depending on the details of your child’s case, they might need either a frenectomy or a frenotomy. How do these procedures work, and what is the difference between them? This blog post explains.