After Frenectomy

• Use gauze pads provided over the site, and change as instructed to stop the minor bleeding, until the gauze is light pink in color.
• Something cold like popsicles or ice chips should be placed directly on the area to minimize swelling.  This is most effective when done during the first 24-48 hours.
• While you are numb, you can have liquids and soft food that you do not need to chew to avoid biting your lip or tongue
• After the numbing wears off, you can have soft foods, that are mild in temperature and spiciness.
• Avoid sharp or crunchy foods, or things with small seeds that can get stuck in the sockets for 2 weeks
• Do not use any drinking straws, do any type of suction motion or do any spitting for one complete week.
• Tongue exercises should be started as soon as possible (may even be the day of the procedure) as directed by your speech pathologist or myofunctional therapist or Dr. Zeidan.

Please call our office if you experience any of the following:

Excessive bleeding,

Persistent and severe pain

Fever

If you have any questions after surgery, doctor coverage is available 24/7. Please don’t hesitate to call us at La Jolla Office Phone Number 858-452-8606.