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Patient Instruction Frenectomy Frenectomy procedures are considered a surgical procedure even though they are very easy to do and have minimal post operative effects. When using the laser, post operative discomfort is usually minimal, but you may wish to use a pain reliever such as Motrin, Advil, or Tylenol (children’s doses for children are important). A few pieces of gauze have been sent home with you to use. Keep a slight amount of pressure on the site with a dampened piece of gauze for the first 30 minutes. You may need to change this gauze 3-4 times. This should be enough time for the bleeding to ease. Avoid spicy, crusty, crunchy, and sour foods for the first week. Rinsing the area with warm salt water rinses may be beneficial and soothing. Initial healing occurs in 5-7 days, but the tissues below the surface may take an additional 3-6 months to heal. Longer healing times occur in cases where tooth movement is happening in conjunction with the healing process. As with all medical and dental procedures no guarantees have been expressed or implied. Limit activities that can result in the area being traumatized or hit for the first week. Normal every day activities can be resumed the next day after treatment is completed. If any unusual bleeding or pain occurs please call our office, so we may check the area.
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