# Frenectomy Providers in La Jolla, CA > Find frenectomy providers in La Jolla, CA. Compare local providers, frenectomy services, clinic locations, contact details, and available treatment options. Canonical: https://frenectomyguide.com/states/ca/la-jolla Last updated: 2026-11-01 4 oral surgery clinics, frenectomy centers and aftercare providers are listed in La Jolla, California. Every listing shows the address, phone number and services; AAPD accreditation is marked where it applies. | At a glance | Value | | --- | --- | | Clinics listed | 4 | | Average rating | — | | verified | 0 | | ZIP codes covered | 1 | ## Frenectomy providers in La Jolla - [Andrew Sapthavee, MD](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/andrew-sapthavee-md-la-jolla-ca) — 10710 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA · Phone: +1 858-554-8964 - [Dr. Angela Chang, MD](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/dr-angela-chang-md-la-jolla-ca) — 9834 Genesee Ave #112, La Jolla, CA · Phone: +1 858-208-0030 - [Pransky Seth M MD](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/pransky-seth-m-md-la-jolla-ca) — 3262 Holiday Ct Ste 204, La Jolla, CA · Phone: +1 858-625-0809 - [Zeidan Oral & Facial Surgery](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/zeidan-oral-and-facial-surgery-la-jolla-ca) — 8950 Villa La Jolla Dr Suite A-128, La Jolla, CA · Phone: +1 858-452-8606 ## Frenectomy providers near La Jolla - [San Diego](https://frenectomyguide.com/states/ca/san-diego) — 73 clinics · 8 km - [Encinitas](https://frenectomyguide.com/states/ca/encinitas) — 1 clinic · 20 km - [Poway](https://frenectomyguide.com/states/ca/poway) — 3 clinics · 21 km - [Coronado](https://frenectomyguide.com/states/ca/coronado) — 1 clinic · 21 km - [La Mesa](https://frenectomyguide.com/states/ca/la-mesa) — 1 clinic · 24 km - [Carlsbad](https://frenectomyguide.com/states/ca/carlsbad) — 2 clinics · 24 km - [Santee](https://frenectomyguide.com/states/ca/santee) — 1 clinic · 25 km - [El Cajon](https://frenectomyguide.com/states/ca/el-cajon) — 1 clinic · 28 km ## Frenectomy providers closest to La Jolla - [Pearlmax Oral Surgery](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/pearlmax-oral-surgery-san-diego-ca) — San Diego, CA · 1.4 mi away - [SD Oral Surgery](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/sd-oral-surgery-san-diego-ca) — San Diego, CA · 1.9 mi away - [California Head And Neck Specialists E.N.T. Center](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/california-head-and-neck-specialists-e-n-t-center-san-diego-ca) — San Diego, CA · 2.0 mi away - [Kidz Place Dentistry](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/kidz-place-dentistry-san-diego-ca) — San Diego, CA · 3.0 mi away - [Silenso Clinic: Paul Schalch Lepe, MD, FACS](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/silenso-clinic-paul-schalch-lepe-md-facs-san-diego-ca) — San Diego, CA · 3.0 mi away - [SoCal Breathe Free Sinus And Allergy Centers-San Diego](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/socal-breathe-free-sinus-and-allergy-centers-san-diego-san-diego-ca) — San Diego, CA · 3.0 mi away ## Frenectomy in La Jolla: common questions ### How long does a frenectomy take in La Jolla? A simple frenotomy — the quick release usually done for infants — takes only a few minutes. A full frenectomy, more common in older children and adults, typically takes 15 to 30 minutes in the chair, and most patients go home the same day. The 4 frenectomy providers listed in La Jolla can confirm timing and whether sedation is offered. ### Is a frenectomy painful, and is anesthesia used? The area is numbed with a local anesthetic, so the release itself is not painful. Infants are usually treated with a topical or local numbing agent; older children and adults may also be offered sedation. Mild soreness and a small white patch at the site are normal for a few days and settle on their own. ### How long does frenectomy recovery take in La Jolla? Most people are eating and speaking normally within a few days. Stretching or massage exercises are usually recommended for two to four weeks so the tissue does not reattach — this is the part patients most often skip, and the part that most affects the result. ### Does insurance cover a frenectomy in La Jolla, CA? Coverage depends on your plan and on whether the release is considered medically necessary. Some providers bill medical insurance — often CPT 40819 for a frenectomy or 41010 for a simple release — while others bill a dental plan under CDT D7960 or D7963; self-pay is also common. Ask the clinic which codes it uses and confirm with your insurer before booking. ### How many frenectomy providers are in La Jolla? There are 4 frenectomy providers listed in La Jolla, CA in this directory. The clinics cover 92037. ### How do I find a tongue-tie doctor near me in La Jolla? Ask your dentist, pediatrician or primary care doctor for a referral to a provider who releases tongue-ties and lip-ties, or use the clinic list on this page to compare local practices. Look for relevant credentials, an AAPD-accredited center where listed, and a clear aftercare plan. ## What a frenectomy costs: insurance and out-of-pocket A frenectomy is billed either to a medical plan — often CPT 40819 for older children and adults, or 41010 for a simple release — or to a dental plan under CDT D7960 or D7963. What you actually pay depends on your plan, your deductible and the provider — the ranges below are typical national figures for illustration, not quotes for La Jolla. | Payer | Infant frenotomy (in-office release) | Frenectomy / laser release | Prior authorization | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Medicare Part B | Rarely the primary payer for an infant release | Sometimes covered when medically necessary · typical 20% coinsurance | Requires documented medical necessity | | Commercial medical plan | Often covered · typical $0–$150 after deductible | Usually covered when medically necessary · typical $0–$300 after deductible | Frequently required for older children and adults | | Dental plan (PPO) | Usually not covered; sometimes billed as D7960 | Typically 15–50% coinsurance after deductible (D7960 / D7963) | Some plans pre-authorize against the annual maximum | | Self-pay | Typical flat $150–$600 | Typical flat $400–$1,500 depending on technique | Not applicable | Ranges are national estimates for illustration only — actual cost depends on your plan, deductible and the clinic; verify with the clinic and your insurer. ## Frenectomy guides for La Jolla patients - [Frenectomy Cost in 2026: Prices, Insurance and Billing Codes](https://frenectomyguide.com/articles/frenectomy-cost) — Frenectomy cost varies widely by provider, setting, age, and whether insurance covers it. A simple in-office frenectomy is commonly reported in the low hundreds of dollars, while hospital-based car… - [What Is a Frenectomy? Procedure, Types and Recovery](https://frenectomyguide.com/articles/what-is-a-frenectomy) — A frenectomy is a minor surgical procedure that releases a tight band of tissue called a frenulum. Frenula connect the tongue to the floor of the mouth, the upper lip to the gums, and other oral st… - [Frenectomy Procedure: Step by Step, From Consult to Healing](https://frenectomyguide.com/articles/frenectomy-procedure) — A frenectomy procedure is a minor surgical release of a tight oral frenulum—the band of tissue connecting the tongue or lip to nearby structures. It can be done with scissors, scalpel, or laser, of… - [Laser Frenectomy: Procedure, Recovery, Cost and What to Expect](https://frenectomyguide.com/articles/laser-frenectomy) — A laser frenectomy is a short office procedure that releases a tight lingual or labial frenulum with a focused light beam instead of a scalpel. The laser cuts and seals tissue at the same time, whi… ## Related - [All frenectomy providers in California](https://frenectomyguide.com/states/ca) - [Browse by state](https://frenectomyguide.com/states) - [All frenectomy providers](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinics) - [Frenectomy guides](https://frenectomyguide.com/articles)