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A frenectomy is a minor oral surgery that removes or alters the frenum, the connective tissue found inside the mouth. It is often performed to address tongue-tie or lip-tie issues that can impact speech, oral function, and even dental alignment. If you are considering a frenectomy, you may be wondering how it will impact or […]

Frenectomies can significantly affect a child’s oral development and overall well-being, especially when certain oral restrictions are present. Dr. Bridget Lervick at Grandview Center for Dentistry in Edina, Minnesota, specializes in assessing when a frenectomy—a simple procedure to release a tight frenum in the mouth—can help improve children’s oral function and comfort. Many parents wonder […]

Welcoming a new baby into your family is one of life’s most rewarding and exciting experiences. However, babies born with tethered oral tissues (TOTS), known as tongue ties or lip ties, face unnecessary complications. Fortunately, Dr. Bridget Lervick has completed advanced training in treating children with lip ties and tongue ties with a frenectomy, and […]

Is your newborn baby having difficulty latching, being fussy, or having trouble gaining weight? Or perhaps they are gassy or sometimes produce sounds when breastfeeding? These are common symptoms of a tongue tie or lip tie, which affects the tongue’s range of motion, resulting in poor feeding.  Grandview Center for Dentistry in Edina, Minnesota, treats […]