Post Frenectomy Treatment
What post-frenectomy support is and why it matters
A frenectomy (release of a lip- or tongue-tie) can help free up movement in the mouth, but healing and relearning how to use that new range of motion often takes guided practice. Post-frenectomy therapy is focused care and coaching that helps infants, children, and teens recover function, find comfortable oral posture, and work toward better feeding or speech habits after the procedure. This kind of support is practical, family-focused, and tailored to each child’s age and needs.
Why parents choose post-frenectomy support
After a release, tissues need time to heal and the body needs to relearn how to move. Without guided exercises, scar tissue can tighten or old movement patterns can return. Families seek support to reduce discomfort during feeding, to help infants establish an effective latch, to assist older children with oral motor skills, and to teach caregivers safe, effective home routines. A therapist’s role is to coach, encourage, and track progress so gains from the procedure are more likely to be retained.
What to expect in therapy and coaching
Initial visit: Your therapist will review the surgery notes and the family’s history, ask about feeding and comfort, and observe how your child eats, drinks, and moves the mouth. For infants this often includes watching breastfeeding or bottle feeding. For older children and teens, the focus may include chewing, swallowing, speech sounds, or oral rest posture.
Personalized plan: We’ll create a plan that fits your child’s age and your family’s schedule. The plan typically includes guided oral motor work, gentle scar mobility techniques, feeding strategies, and a short, easy home program that parents can do safely. We keep instructions simple and show caregivers how to do exercises step-by-step.
Frequency and timeline: Some families need only one or two visits for coaching and a home program, while others benefit from several weeks of follow-up to track progress and adjust activities. Improvement can be gradual; many families notice small changes in comfort or latch early on and steady gains over weeks. Your therapist will let you know what reasonable next steps look like for your child.
Collaboration: We work alongside surgeons, dentists, lactation consultants, and pediatricians so care is coordinated. If something looks outside the scope of therapy (for example, signs of infection or unexpected medical issues), we’ll recommend you contact the surgical or medical team for follow-up.
When to consider support
- Your baby seems uncomfortable or fussy during feeding after a procedure
- Latch, swallowing, or bottle feeding feels difficult or inefficient
- Older child or teen has chewing, swallowing, or speech changes after release
- You want clear, safe home exercises and hands-on coaching to protect the surgical results
How we help
- Gentle oral motor exercises and scar mobility techniques taught to caregivers
- Hands-on coaching for breastfeeding, bottle feeding, and mealtime routines
- Practical home programs with short step-by-step videos or written guides
- Ongoing follow-up and communication with your surgical or medical team
What we won’t do
We do not provide medical diagnoses or perform surgical procedures. If you have concerns about healing, infection, or unexpected pain, contact the surgeon or medical provider who performed the procedure.
Next steps
If you’re considering post-frenectomy support, we can set up a brief intake call to learn about your child’s history and recommend the right next step — a single coaching visit, a short follow-up plan, or a series of therapy sessions. Our goal is to give you confidence, easy-to-follow tools, and clear milestones so your child can make the most of their surgical outcome.