Dr. Oparaeke has personal experience with a newborn who underwent frenectomies, and she understands the confusion that can sometimes accompany making such decisions. If you have concerns about a lip or tongue tie or think your child may need a frenectomy, Smile Squad is here to help. After evaluating your child, Dr. Oparaeke may use laser technology to release oral ties. Lip or tongue ties can affect nursing, weight gain, speech, and tooth development, so frenectomies may help in the newborn stage and beyond.