# Frenectomy Providers in Athens, GA > Find frenectomy providers in Athens, GA. Compare local providers, frenectomy services, clinic locations, contact details, and available treatment options. Canonical: https://frenectomyguide.com/states/ga/athens Last updated: 2026-11-01 43 oral surgery clinics, frenectomy centers and aftercare providers are listed in Athens, Georgia. Every listing shows the address, phone number and services; AAPD accreditation is marked where it applies. | At a glance | Value | | --- | --- | | Clinics listed | 43 | | Average rating | — | | verified | 0 | | ZIP codes covered | 5 | ## Frenectomy providers in Athens - [A. Scott Linder DDS](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/a-scott-linder-dds-athens-ga) — 1060 Gaines School Rd # B, Athens, GA · Phone: +1 706-549-4244 - [Advanced Dentistry of Athens](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/advanced-dentistry-of-athens-athens-ga) — 1155 Cedar Shoals Dr, Athens, GA · Phone: +1 706-546-8720 - [Alex•Johnson Dental](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/alex-johnson-dental-athens-ga) — 140 Trinity Pl, Athens, GA · Phone: +1 706-549-5678 - [Ashford ENT Clinic](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/ashford-ent-clinic-athens-ga) — 1000 Hawthorne Ave Ste t, Athens, GA · Phone: +1 706-248-6860 - [Aspen Dental - Athens, GA](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/aspen-dental-athens-ga-athens-ga) — 1805 Epps Bridge Pkwy Ste 101, Athens, GA · Phone: +1 706-549-0108 - [Athena Dental Associates](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/athena-dental-associates-athens-ga) — 1020 Hawthorne Ave, Athens, GA · Phone: +1 706-549-1370 - [Athens Adult & Pediatric Med](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/athens-adult-and-pediatric-med-athens-ga) — 1500 Oglethorpe Ave Ste 3400, Athens, GA · Phone: +1 706-613-6080 - [Athens Dental Associates](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/athens-dental-associates-athens-ga) — 1020 Hawthorne Ave, Athens, GA · Phone: +1 706-549-1370 - [Athens Dental Design](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/athens-dental-design-athens-ga) — 175 Hawthorne Park, Athens, GA · Phone: +1 706-353-7860 - [Athens Family Dental](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/athens-family-dental-athens-ga) — 3380 Old Jefferson Rd, Athens, GA · Phone: +1 706-548-3279 - [Athens Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery PC](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/athens-oral-and-maxillofacial-surgery-pc-athens-ga) — 2000 Prince Ave, Athens, GA · Phone: +1 706-543-8377 - [Athens Smiles](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/athens-smiles-athens-ga) — 1289 Cedar Shoals Dr, Athens, GA · Phone: +1 706-353-7018 - [AthensBorn Birth Services](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/athensborn-birth-services-athens-ga) — 101 Cedar Rock Trace Ste b, Athens, GA · Phone: +1 706-223-0808 - [BODYBRITE- Athens](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/bodybrite-athens-athens-ga) — 191 Alps Rd #12, Athens, GA · Phone: +1 706-971-5876 - [Blake Kimbrell, MD](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/blake-kimbrell-md-athens-ga) — 150 Nacoochee Ave Suite 100, Athens, GA · Phone: +1 706-546-7908 - [Byron Norris, MD](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/byron-norris-md-athens-ga) — 150 Nacoochee Ave Suite 100, Athens, GA · Phone: +1 706-546-7908 - [Charles Mixson, MD](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/charles-mixson-md-athens-ga) — 150 Nacoochee Ave Suite 100, Athens, GA · Phone: +1 706-546-7908 - [Christian H. Barnes, MD](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/christian-h-barnes-md-athens-ga) — 150 Nacoochee Ave Suite 100, Athens, GA · Phone: +1 706-546-7908 - [Dempsey J Edward MD](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/dempsey-j-edward-md-athens-ga) — 150 Nacoochee Ave Suite 100, Athens, GA · Phone: +1 706-546-7908 - [Dr. David Dillard](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/dr-david-dillard-athens-ga) — 1000 Hawthorne Ave O, Athens, GA · Phone: +1 678-689-1100 - [Dr. William Morang, D.M.D.](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/dr-william-morang-d-m-d-athens-ga) — 700 Sunset Dr #401, Athens, GA · Phone: +1 706-546-7149 - [Dr. William Rice DDS | Cosmetic Dentistry](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/dr-william-rice-dds-cosmetic-dentistry-athens-ga) — 140 Hawthorne Park, Athens, GA · Phone: +1 706-543-4060 - [ENT of Athens](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/ent-of-athens-athens-ga) — 150 Nacoochee Ave Suite 200, Athens, GA · Phone: +1 706-546-7908 - [Elizabeth Katz, MD](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/elizabeth-katz-md-athens-ga) — 150 Nacoochee Ave Suite 100, Athens, GA · Phone: +1 706-546-7908 - [F. Neal Pylant DMD, PC](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/f-neal-pylant-dmd-pc-athens-ga) — 375 Hawthorne Ln, Athens, GA · Phone: +1 706-543-0026 - [Five Points Family Dental](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/five-points-family-dental-athens-ga) — 1761 S Lumpkin St, Athens, GA · Phone: +1 706-543-0767 - [Georgia Hearing Center](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/georgia-hearing-center-athens-ga) — 150 Nacoochee Ave Suite 100, Athens, GA · Phone: +1 706-546-5689 - [Gordon Brady DMD](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/gordon-brady-dmd-athens-ga) — 740 Prince Ave #1A, Athens, GA · Phone: +1 706-549-9711 - [Haley Peeples, PA-C](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/haley-peeples-pa-c-athens-ga) — 150 Nacoochee Ave Suite 100, Athens, GA · Phone: +1 706-546-7908 - [Lane V. Barker, DMD](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/lane-v-barker-dmd-athens-ga) — 1165 Mitchell Bridge Rd Ste A, Athens, GA · Phone: +1 706-607-9772 - [Life Point Dental Athens](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/life-point-dental-athens-athens-ga) — 598 Prince Ave, Athens, GA · Phone: +1 706-395-2221 - [Magnolia Dental Spa](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/magnolia-dental-spa-athens-ga) — 1165 Mitchell Bridge Rd Ste A, Athens, GA · Phone: +1 706-607-9772 - [McRae Family Dental - Baxter Street](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/mcrae-family-dental-baxter-street-athens-ga) — 995 Baxter St, Athens, GA · Phone: +1 706-546-8480 - [McRae Family Dental - Trail Creek](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/mcrae-family-dental-trail-creek-athens-ga) — 680 US-29 #240, Athens, GA · Phone: +1 706-395-6777 - [Myofunctional Therapy of Athens, LLC](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/myofunctional-therapy-of-athens-llc-athens-ga) — 215 Hawthorne Park Ste C, Athens, GA · Phone: +1 706-521-0173 - [North Athens Implant & Family Dentistry](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/north-athens-implant-and-family-dentistry-athens-ga) — 485 Newton Bridge Rd, Athens, GA · Phone: +1 706-850-3325 - [Northeast Georgia ENT](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/northeast-georgia-ent-athens-ga) — 700 Sunset Dr #103, Athens, GA · Phone: +1 706-546-0144 - [Oral Surgery Associates and Dental Implants Center](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/oral-surgery-associates-and-dental-implants-center-athens-ga) — 740 Prince Ave Bldg 1-A, Athens, GA · Phone: +1 706-549-9711 - [Satterfield Stanley D DMD Facoms](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/satterfield-stanley-d-dmd-facoms-athens-ga) — 2000 Prince Ave Bldg. # 2, Athens, GA · Phone: +1 706-543-8377 - [Smile Doctors Orthodontics - Athens GA](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/smile-doctors-orthodontics-athens-ga-athens-ga) — 2470 Daniells Bridge Rd STE 201, Athens, GA · Phone: +1 706-353-3500 - [Smith Dental Care of Athens](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/smith-dental-care-of-athens-athens-ga) — 910 US-29, Athens, GA · Phone: +1 706-389-1301 - [Timothy Road Dental Care](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/timothy-road-dental-care-athens-ga) — 2065 Timothy Rd, Athens, GA · Phone: +1 706-808-2307 - [UGA Speech & Hearing Clinic](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/uga-speech-and-hearing-clinic-athens-ga) — 110 Carlton St, Athens, GA · Phone: +1 706-542-4598 ## Frenectomy providers near Athens - [Bogart](https://frenectomyguide.com/states/ga/bogart) — 1 clinic · 8 km - [Watkinsville](https://frenectomyguide.com/states/ga/watkinsville) — 13 clinics · 8 km - [Jefferson](https://frenectomyguide.com/states/ga/jefferson) — 1 clinic · 25 km - [Gainesville](https://frenectomyguide.com/states/ga/gainesville) — 2 clinics · 55 km - [Greensboro](https://frenectomyguide.com/states/ga/greensboro) — 1 clinic · 58 km - [Cumming](https://frenectomyguide.com/states/ga/cumming) — 1 clinic · 72 km - [Alpharetta](https://frenectomyguide.com/states/ga/alpharetta) — 1 clinic - [Atlanta](https://frenectomyguide.com/states/ga/atlanta) — 73 clinics ## Frenectomy providers closest to Athens - [Athens Dental Group](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/athens-dental-group-watkinsville-ga) — Watkinsville, GA · 4.5 mi away - [Athens Oconee Dentistry](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/athens-oconee-dentistry-watkinsville-ga) — Watkinsville, GA · 4.7 mi away - [Brent Nail, DMD](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/brent-nail-dmd-watkinsville-ga) — Watkinsville, GA · 4.7 mi away - [Dr. Kwon Pediatric Dentistry - Athens](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/dr-kwon-pediatric-dentistry-athens-watkinsville-ga) — Watkinsville, GA · 4.7 mi away - [Athens Dentistry for Children](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/athens-dentistry-for-children-watkinsville-ga) — Watkinsville, GA · 4.7 mi away - [Healthy Smiles Childrens Dentistry](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/healthy-smiles-childrens-dentistry-watkinsville-ga) — Watkinsville, GA · 4.9 mi away ## Frenectomy in Athens: common questions ### How long does a frenectomy take in Athens? 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 43 frenectomy providers listed in Athens 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 Athens? 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 Athens, GA? 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 Athens? There are 43 frenectomy providers listed in Athens, GA in this directory. The clinics cover 30601–30607. ### How do I find a tongue-tie doctor near me in Athens? 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 Athens. | 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 Athens 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 Georgia](https://frenectomyguide.com/states/ga) - [Browse by state](https://frenectomyguide.com/states) - [All frenectomy providers](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinics) - [Frenectomy guides](https://frenectomyguide.com/articles)