{"id":197,"date":"2025-12-08T20:54:50","date_gmt":"2025-12-08T20:54:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.chicagotongueties.com\/blog\/?p=197"},"modified":"2026-01-12T17:11:29","modified_gmt":"2026-01-12T17:11:29","slug":"recovery-pediatric-laser-frenectomy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.chicagotongueties.com\/blog\/recovery-pediatric-laser-frenectomy\/","title":{"rendered":"What Will Recovery Be Like after My Child\u2019s Laser Frenectomy?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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When your child is about to undergo any type of medical procedure, it\u2019s only natural to want to know everything about every part of the process \u2013 including recovery. Fortunately, laser frenectomies<\/a> help speed up healing and help foster a more comfortable post-op experience. You can expect your child\u2019s recovery timeline to be minimal, and with some professional tips, you can sail smoothly through aftercare!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Recovery Timeline for Laser Frenectomies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Because releasing a tongue-tie with a laser instantly cauterizes the wound, laser frenectomies have much shorter recovery timelines compared to frenectomies performed with a traditional scalpel. Post-treatment soreness typically only lasts for a day or two, and within 14 days, your child\u2019s treatment area should be fully or mostly healed!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aftercare Tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The discomfort that your child experiences after a laser frenectomy is also less than what they would likely feel with the more traditional method. As long as you take care to make sure they\u2019re age-appropriate, you can give your little one an over-the-counter pain reliever to reduce soreness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One thing to note about the recovery process is that there is a small chance for the released tissue to grow and reattach to your child\u2019s tongue. Helping them stretch their oral muscles can prevent this \u2013 as well as encourage them to learn how to use their full range of movement. Your pediatric dentist will give you detailed instructions on which stretches to perform and how often you should do them, but here\u2019s a list of what they might recommend:<\/p>\n\n\n\n