{"id":13061,"date":"2025-07-01T07:37:02","date_gmt":"2025-07-01T05:37:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/innovationmedical.ro\/?p=13061"},"modified":"2026-01-28T20:06:56","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T18:06:56","slug":"short-lingual-frenulum-in-babies-frenectomy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/innovationmedical.ro\/en\/frenul-lingual-scurt-bebelusi-frenectomia\/","title":{"rendered":"Short Lingual Frenulum in Babies: What It Is, How It Manifests, and How It Is Treated with Lasers in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"13061\" class=\"elementor elementor-13061\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-0b1d094 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"0b1d094\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-bd04f09\" data-id=\"bd04f09\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-db743b9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"db743b9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">\ud83d\udc76 Baby and tongue-tie (ankyloglossia)<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8b1c11f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8b1c11f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"\" data-start=\"213\" data-end=\"284\">\u00a0\ud83d\udd0d What is the frenulum?<\/h2><p class=\"\" data-start=\"310\" data-end=\"411\">The frenulum is a small \u201ethread\u201d of skin under the tongue (lingual frenulum) that connects the tongue to the bottom of the mouth.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"413\" data-end=\"453\">Everyone has a frenulum, but in some babies:<\/p><ul class=\"\" data-start=\"454\" data-end=\"577\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"454\" data-end=\"529\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"456\" data-end=\"529\">this\u00a0<strong class=\"\" data-start=\"461\" data-end=\"475\">too short<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong class=\"\" data-start=\"477\" data-end=\"490\">too thick<\/strong>\u00a0sau\u00a0<strong class=\"\" data-start=\"495\" data-end=\"528\">too close to the tip of the tongue<\/strong>,<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"530\" data-end=\"577\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"532\" data-end=\"577\">and then\u00a0<strong class=\"\" data-start=\"542\" data-end=\"576\">The tongue cannot move normally<\/strong>.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"584\" data-end=\"640\">\ud83d\udea9 What signs can appear in a 2-week-old baby?<\/h3><p class=\"\" data-start=\"642\" data-end=\"661\">Mom can observe:<\/p><ul class=\"\" data-start=\"662\" data-end=\"977\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"662\" data-end=\"738\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"664\" data-end=\"738\">The baby\u00a0<strong class=\"\" data-start=\"674\" data-end=\"704\">It doesn't attach well to the breast<\/strong>\u00a0(It doesn't latch on well with its mouth).<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"739\" data-end=\"814\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"741\" data-end=\"814\">Breastfeeding takes a very long time and the baby\u00a0<strong class=\"\" data-start=\"784\" data-end=\"813\">gets annoyed or tired<\/strong>.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"815\" data-end=\"850\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"817\" data-end=\"850\">Strange sucking sounds (clicks).<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"851\" data-end=\"890\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"853\" data-end=\"890\">The baby\u00a0<strong class=\"\" data-start=\"863\" data-end=\"889\">She's not gaining weight well.<\/strong>.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"891\" data-end=\"974\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"893\" data-end=\"974\">Mama feels\u00a0<strong class=\"\" data-start=\"904\" data-end=\"926\">Breastfeeding pain<\/strong>, breast sores (because latching is ineffective).<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p class=\"\" data-start=\"978\" data-end=\"1099\">Sometimes, it's even visible how\u00a0<strong class=\"\" data-start=\"1004\" data-end=\"1038\">The baby's tongue is not latching well<\/strong>, ...or it's heart-shaped when it tries to get out.<\/p><h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"1106\" data-end=\"1170\">\ud83e\ude7a What type of brace is most common at this age?<\/h3><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1172\" data-end=\"1389\">Most often, it is a\u00a0<strong class=\"\" data-start=\"1193\" data-end=\"1235\">Frenulum linguae anterior (type 1 or 2)<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 meaning visible, close to the tip of the tongue, and short.<br class=\"\" data-start=\"1287\" data-end=\"1290\" \/>is popularly called \u201e<strong class=\"\" data-start=\"1310\" data-end=\"1326\">Tongue-tied<\/strong>\u201dand it is easily observable by a doctor or lactation consultant.<\/p><h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"1396\" data-end=\"1420\">What can be done?<\/h3><ol class=\"\" data-start=\"1422\" data-end=\"1592\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1422\" data-end=\"1483\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1425\" data-end=\"1483\"><strong class=\"\" data-start=\"1425\" data-end=\"1437\">Assessment<\/strong>\u00a0by a doctor or lactation consultant.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1484\" data-end=\"1592\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1487\" data-end=\"1592\">If it is confirmed that the brake is the cause of the problems, a procedure called\u00a0<strong class=\"\" data-start=\"1567\" data-end=\"1591\">laser frenectomy<\/strong>.<\/p><\/li><\/ol><h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"1599\" data-end=\"1635\">What is laser frenectomy?<\/h3><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1637\" data-end=\"1752\">This is an intervention\u00a0<strong class=\"\" data-start=\"1656\" data-end=\"1673\">very fast<\/strong>\u00a0(30 seconds - 1 minute), during which the frenulum is\u00a0<strong class=\"\" data-start=\"1718\" data-end=\"1730\">released<\/strong>\u00a0with a laser beam:<\/p><ul class=\"\" data-start=\"1753\" data-end=\"1985\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1753\" data-end=\"1773\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1755\" data-end=\"1773\"><strong class=\"\" data-start=\"1755\" data-end=\"1772\">It's not bleeding<\/strong>.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1774\" data-end=\"1838\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1776\" data-end=\"1838\"><strong class=\"\" data-start=\"1776\" data-end=\"1788\">It doesn't hurt<\/strong>, because a special gel anesthetic is used.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1839\" data-end=\"1885\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1841\" data-end=\"1885\">The baby\u00a0<strong class=\"\" data-start=\"1851\" data-end=\"1884\">can be breastfed immediately after<\/strong>.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1886\" data-end=\"1985\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1888\" data-end=\"1985\">Rehabilitation is\u00a0<strong class=\"\" data-start=\"1905\" data-end=\"1922\">very fast<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Sometimes, the difference in breastfeeding can be felt as soon as the same day.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"1992\" data-end=\"2038\">Why is it important to solve it on time?<\/h3><p class=\"\" data-start=\"2040\" data-end=\"2050\">Because:<\/p><ul class=\"\" data-start=\"2051\" data-end=\"2243\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"2051\" data-end=\"2108\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"2053\" data-end=\"2108\">The feeding is improving and the baby is gaining weight well.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"2109\" data-end=\"2243\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"2111\" data-end=\"2243\">Avoid future problems\u00a0<strong class=\"\" data-start=\"2139\" data-end=\"2165\">speech difficulties<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong class=\"\" data-start=\"2167\" data-end=\"2184\">Early childhood<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong class=\"\" data-start=\"2186\" data-end=\"2242\">language or breathing disorders<\/strong>.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"2250\" data-end=\"2278\">\u2764\ufe0f Message for parents:<\/h3><p class=\"\" data-start=\"2280\" data-end=\"2514\">It is not your fault. Many families face this problem. With a small, quick, and safe intervention,\u00a0<strong class=\"\" data-start=\"2391\" data-end=\"2458\">The baby can eat, grow, and develop normally<\/strong>.<br class=\"\" data-start=\"2459\" data-end=\"2462\" \/>And the mother can breastfeed without pain, with confidence.<\/p><h3>\ud83c\udf7c<b class=\"\">\u00a01. Babies (newborns \u2013 ~9 months)<\/b><\/h3><div class=\"\"><b class=\"\">Medical instructions before surgery<\/b><\/div><ul class=\"\"><li class=\"\">Ankyloglossia (short\/thick lingual frenulum) affecting breastfeeding: difficulty sucking, swallowing, latching, or insufficient weight gain\u00a0<\/li><li class=\"\">Very short lingual frenulum that prevents sucking on a pacifier\/bottle.<\/li><li class=\"\">Significant language problems detected by pediatrician\/speech therapist\/dentist<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"\"><b class=\"\">Contraindications before surgery<\/b><\/div><ul class=\"\"><li class=\"\">Active local infections (gingivitis, stomatitis).<\/li><li class=\"\">Acute systemic diseases (e.g., severe febrile respiratory infections).<\/li><li class=\"\">Untreated clotting abnormalities.<\/li><li class=\"\">Lack of specialist evaluation (pediatrician\/speech therapist\/dentist).<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"\"><b class=\"\">Precautions and Preparation<\/b><\/div><ul class=\"\"><li class=\"\">Specialist evaluation (speech therapist\/dentist\/pediatrician).<\/li><li class=\"\">For laser treatments, local anesthesia is minimal (possibly topical gel), sometimes not even used.<\/li><li class=\"\">For a frenotomy, no pre-operative fasting is required; for <a href=\"https:\/\/innovationmedical.ro\/en\/laser-frenectomy-for-children-bucharest\/\" title=\"Frenectomy\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"167\">frenectomy<\/a> A short abstinence may be necessary<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"\"><b class=\"\">Post-operative recommendations<\/b><\/div><ul class=\"\"><li class=\"\">Avoid feeding 1\u20132 hours after the procedure for initial healing.<\/li><li class=\"\">Quick breastfeeding restart \u2013 most feed immediately (under 9 months, within a few hours)<\/li><li class=\"\">Clean the area with warm water\/soft cloths, without aggressive substances, immediately after eating. .<\/li><li class=\"\">Monitor for signs of infection: redness, swelling, pus.<\/li><li class=\"\">Light tongue exercise, on medical recommendation<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"\">\u00a0<\/div><h3>\ud83e\uddd2<b class=\"\">\u00a02. Older children and adolescents<\/b><\/h3><div class=\"\"><b class=\"\">Medical instructions before surgery<\/b><\/div><ul class=\"\"><li class=\"\">Speech delay, articulation difficulties caused by ankyloglossia<\/li><li class=\"\">Oral hygiene problems, gum recession, increased risk of cavities<\/li><li class=\"\">Persistent diastema between incisors (especially in adolescents)<\/li><li class=\"\">Short lingual frenulum that hinders lip movement and\/or orthodontic development<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"\"><b class=\"\">Contraindications and precautions<\/b><\/div><ul class=\"\"><li class=\"\">Active oral infections, systemic diseases.<\/li><li class=\"\">Coagulation disorders, allergies to local anesthetics.<\/li><li class=\"\">Local anesthesia is also used; for anxiety, inhalosedation (nitrous oxide) can be used for children.<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"\"><b class=\"\">Post-operative recommendations<\/b><\/div><ul class=\"\"><li class=\"\">Diet avoiding hard\/spicy foods for 3\u20134 days<\/li><li class=\"\">Rigorous oral hygiene \u2014 rinse after each meal, gentle brushing 2\u20133 times a day<\/li><li class=\"\">Medications: analgesics, anti-inflammatories, oral antiseptics, as recommended by the doctor<\/li><li class=\"\">Avoid strenuous physical activity for 2\u20133 days for a classic frenectomy<\/li><li class=\"\">7\u201310 day follow-up: suture removal (if present), healing check<\/li><li class=\"\">Functional tongue exercises, if applicable<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"\">\u00a0<\/div><h3>Old man<b class=\"\">\u00a03. Adults<\/b><\/h3><div class=\"\"><b class=\"\">Medical instructions before surgery<\/b><\/div><ul class=\"\"><li class=\"\">Speech difficulties (pronunciation), feeding (swallowing), restricted tongue mobility<\/li><li class=\"\">Periodontal complications: gingival recession, excessive interdental spacing (diastemas), \u201egummy smile\u201d<\/li><li class=\"\">Orthodontic or prosthetic preparation - frenulum interferes with appliance\/implant positioning. .<\/li><li class=\"\">Anxiety or discomfort with oral procedures \u2014 can conscious (intravenous) or inhalational sedation be used<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"\"><b class=\"\">Contraindications and precautions<\/b><\/div><ul class=\"\"><li class=\"\">Acute systemic diseases, untreated or dental infections.<\/li><li class=\"\">Coagulation disorders, anesthetic allergies.<\/li><li class=\"\">Local anesthesia is recommended; in special cases, conscious sedation. Analgo-sedation involves discussion with the anesthesiologist.<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"\"><b class=\"\">Post-operative recommendations<\/b><\/div><ul class=\"\"><li class=\"\">Analgesics, anti-inflammatories, and oral antiseptics as prescribed. .<\/li><li class=\"\">Avoid strenuous physical activity and hard\/spicy foods (2\u20134 days). .<\/li><li class=\"\">Rigorous oral hygiene: brushing, antiseptic rinse; sutures may require removal in 7\u201310 days. .<\/li><li class=\"\">Possible language exercises for reattachment prevention<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"\">\u00a0<\/div><table cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\"><tbody class=\"\"><tr class=\"\"><td class=\"\" valign=\"top\"><div class=\"\"><b class=\"\">Feature<\/b><\/div><\/td><td class=\"\" valign=\"top\"><div class=\"\"><b class=\"\">Laser<\/b><\/div><\/td><td class=\"\" valign=\"top\"><div class=\"\"><b class=\"\">Classic (scalpel + stitches)<\/b><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"\"><td class=\"\" valign=\"top\"><div class=\"\">Procedure duration<\/div><\/td><td class=\"\" valign=\"top\"><div class=\"\">A few seconds \u2013 minutes; quick<\/div><\/td><td class=\"\" valign=\"top\"><div class=\"\">10\u201330 minutes, including sutures<\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"\"><td class=\"\" valign=\"top\"><div class=\"\">Bleeding<\/div><\/td><td class=\"\" valign=\"top\"><div class=\"\">Minimal\/absent \u2014 the laser cauterizes<\/div><\/td><td class=\"\" valign=\"top\"><div class=\"\">It can be significant, requiring hemostasis<\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"\"><td class=\"\" valign=\"top\"><div class=\"\">Pain\/swelling<\/div><\/td><td class=\"\" valign=\"top\"><div class=\"\">Very low<\/div><\/td><td class=\"\" valign=\"top\"><div class=\"\">Less pronounced, heels can cause discomfort.<\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"\"><td class=\"\" valign=\"top\"><div class=\"\">Risk of infection and scarring<\/div><\/td><td class=\"\" valign=\"top\"><div class=\"\">Low<\/div><\/td><td class=\"\" valign=\"top\"><div class=\"\">Higher risk of infection, visible scar<\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"\"><td class=\"\" valign=\"top\"><div class=\"\">Healing<\/div><\/td><td class=\"\" valign=\"top\"><div class=\"\">Very fast, almost immediate<\/div><\/td><td class=\"\" valign=\"top\"><div class=\"\">Lens, with stitch monitoring<\/div><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\ud83d\udc76 Bebelu\u0219ul \u0219i frenul lingual scurt (\u201elimb\u0103 legat\u0103\u201d) \u00a0\ud83d\udd0d Ce este frenul? Frenectomia este o procedur\u0103 care poate ajuta \u00een cazurile severe. Frenectomia este esen\u021bial\u0103 pentru a asigura o dezvoltare s\u0103n\u0103toas\u0103 a bebelu\u0219ului. Frenul este o mic\u0103 \u201ea\u021b\u0103\u201d de piele sub limb\u0103 (fren lingual) care leag\u0103 limba de partea de jos a gurii. To\u021bi avem [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":10683,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[49,48],"tags":[97,54],"class_list":["post-13061","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-diagnostic-si-tehnologii-avansate","category-terapie-laser-stomatologica","tag-frenectomie","tag-terapie-laser"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/innovationmedical.ro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13061","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/innovationmedical.ro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/innovationmedical.ro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/innovationmedical.ro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/innovationmedical.ro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=13061"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/innovationmedical.ro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13061\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":14482,"href":"https:\/\/innovationmedical.ro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13061\/revisions\/14482"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/innovationmedical.ro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/10683"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/innovationmedical.ro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=13061"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/innovationmedical.ro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=13061"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/innovationmedical.ro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=13061"}],"curies":[{"name":"WordPress","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}