# Frenectomy Providers in West Des Moines, IA > Find frenectomy providers in West Des Moines, IA. Compare local providers, frenectomy services, clinic locations, contact details, and available treatment options. Canonical: https://frenectomyguide.com/states/ia/west-des-moines Last updated: 2026-10-31 28 oral surgery clinics, frenectomy centers and aftercare providers are listed in West Des Moines, Iowa. Every listing shows the address, phone number and services; AAPD accreditation is marked where it applies. | At a glance | Value | | --- | --- | | Clinics listed | 28 | | Average rating | — | | verified | 0 | | ZIP codes covered | 2 | ## Frenectomy providers in West Des Moines - [All Smiles Pediatric Dental](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/all-smiles-pediatric-dental-west-des-moines-ia) — 4090 Westown Pkwy Ste B1, West Des Moines, IA · Phone: +1 515-267-0737 - [Allergy Institute P.C.](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/allergy-institute-p-c-west-des-moines-ia) — 2001 Westown Pkwy Ste 107, West Des Moines, IA · Phone: +1 515-223-8622 - [Apex Dental](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/apex-dental-west-des-moines-ia) — 725 S 51st St, West Des Moines, IA · Phone: +1 515-224-1618 - [Dental Associates PC](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/dental-associates-pc-west-des-moines-ia) — 3700 Westown Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA · Phone: +1 515-225-6742 - [Des Moines Children's Dentistry](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/des-moines-children-s-dentistry-west-des-moines-ia) — 5950 Village View Dr #200, West Des Moines, IA · Phone: +1 515-225-1677 - [Des Moines Pediatric Dental Center](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/des-moines-pediatric-dental-center-west-des-moines-ia) — 4949 Westown Pkwy Ste 150, West Des Moines, IA · Phone: +1 515-212-7793 - [Des Moines Plastic Surgery](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/des-moines-plastic-surgery-west-des-moines-ia) — 6420 Coachlight Dr #100, West Des Moines, IA · Phone: +1 515-221-9999 - [Doug Schulte, MD](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/doug-schulte-md-west-des-moines-ia) — 5950 University Ave, West Des Moines, IA · Phone: +1 515-875-9450 - [Dr. Douglas R. Hoisington, DO](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/dr-douglas-r-hoisington-do-west-des-moines-ia) — 1455 29th St, West Des Moines, IA · Phone: +1 515-267-1800 - [Dr. Simon Wright](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/dr-simon-wright-west-des-moines-ia) — Iowa ENT Center, 105 Valley W Dr, West Des Moines, IA · Phone: +1 515-223-4368 - [ENT Clinic of Iowa, P.C.](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/ent-clinic-of-iowa-p-c-west-des-moines-ia) — 2600 Westown Pkwy #360, West Des Moines, IA · Phone: +1 515-267-1800 - [EYTAN YOUNG, M.D.](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/eytan-young-m-d-west-des-moines-ia) — 105 Valley W Dr, West Des Moines, IA · Phone: +1 515-223-4368 - [Ent Clinic of Iowa](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/ent-clinic-of-iowa-west-des-moines-ia) — 1455 29th St, West Des Moines, IA · Phone: +1 515-267-1800 - [Iowa Dental Implants & Oral Surgery](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/iowa-dental-implants-and-oral-surgery-west-des-moines-ia) — 4320 Westown Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA · Phone: +1 515-417-1500 - [Iowa ENT Center, PLLC](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/iowa-ent-center-pllc-west-des-moines-ia) — 105 Valley W Dr, West Des Moines, IA · Phone: +1 515-223-4368 - [Iowa Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons, P.C.](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/iowa-oral-and-maxillofacial-surgeons-p-c-west-des-moines-ia) — 1469 29th St, West Des Moines, IA · Phone: +1 515-223-6529 - [Iowa Wisdom Teeth](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/iowa-wisdom-teeth-west-des-moines-ia) — 1000 73rd St Ste 7, West Des Moines, IA · Phone: +1 515-686-8200 - [Jordan Creek Pediatric Dentistry](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/jordan-creek-pediatric-dentistry-west-des-moines-ia) — 1111 Jordan Creek Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA · Phone: +1 515-222-1800 - [Parkway Periodontal Group](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/parkway-periodontal-group-west-des-moines-ia) — 6600 Westown Pkwy #170, West Des Moines, IA · Phone: +1 515-223-9700 - [Paul Escher, MD](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/paul-escher-md-west-des-moines-ia) — 5950 University Ave, West Des Moines, IA · Phone: +1 515-875-9450 - [Pediatric Dentistry of Central Iowa](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/pediatric-dentistry-of-central-iowa-west-des-moines-ia) — 1000 73rd St Ste 10, West Des Moines, IA · Phone: +1 515-223-1298 - [Stephen Griffith, M.D.](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/stephen-griffith-m-d-west-des-moines-ia) — 105 Valley W Dr, West Des Moines, IA · Phone: +1 515-223-4368 - [Steven Whittemore, D.D.S.](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/steven-whittemore-d-d-s-west-des-moines-ia) — 1000 73rd St Ste 10, West Des Moines, IA · Phone: +1 515-223-1298 - [The Iowa Clinic ENT - West Des Moines Campus](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/the-iowa-clinic-ent-west-des-moines-campus-west-des-moines-ia) — 5950 University Ave, West Des Moines, IA · Phone: +1 515-875-9450 - [Tiny Tongues Therapy, LLC](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/tiny-tongues-therapy-llc-west-des-moines-ia) — 939 Office Park Rd Ste 103, West Des Moines, IA - [Tyler Bertroche, MD](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/tyler-bertroche-md-west-des-moines-ia) — 5950 University Ave, West Des Moines, IA · Phone: +1 515-875-9450 - [Walnut Creek Family Dentistry](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/walnut-creek-family-dentistry-west-des-moines-ia) — 974 73rd St Ste 2, West Des Moines, IA · Phone: +1 515-223-8008 - [West Des Moines Dental Center](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/west-des-moines-dental-center-west-des-moines-ia) — 1701 22nd St Ste 101, West Des Moines, IA · Phone: +1 515-224-4867 ## Frenectomy providers near West Des Moines - [Clive](https://frenectomyguide.com/states/ia/clive) — 3 clinics · 3 km - [Windsor Heights](https://frenectomyguide.com/states/ia/windsor-heights) — 1 clinic · 3 km - [Urbandale](https://frenectomyguide.com/states/ia/urbandale) — 4 clinics · 5 km - [Waukee](https://frenectomyguide.com/states/ia/waukee) — 3 clinics · 9 km - [Des Moines](https://frenectomyguide.com/states/ia/des-moines) — 30 clinics · 10 km - [Ankeny](https://frenectomyguide.com/states/ia/ankeny) — 4 clinics · 21 km - [Altoona](https://frenectomyguide.com/states/ia/altoona) — 1 clinic · 25 km - [Council Bluffs](https://frenectomyguide.com/states/ia/council-bluffs) — 2 clinics ## Frenectomy providers closest to West Des Moines - [MercyOne Clive ENT](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/mercyone-clive-ent-clive-ia) — Clive, IA · 1.4 mi away - [Oral Surgeons, P.C. - Clive](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/oral-surgeons-p-c-clive-clive-ia) — Clive, IA · 1.8 mi away - [Iowa Ear Center](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/iowa-ear-center-clive-ia) — Clive, IA · 2.0 mi away - [Ia Ear Clinic](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/ia-ear-clinic-windsor-heights-ia) — Windsor Heights, IA · 2.1 mi away - [Rise Pediatric Therapy](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/rise-pediatric-therapy-urbandale-ia) — Urbandale, IA · 2.4 mi away - [Children's Dental Center of Central Iowa](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/children-s-dental-center-of-central-iowa-urbandale-ia) — Urbandale, IA · 2.6 mi away ## Frenectomy in West Des Moines: common questions ### How long does a frenectomy take in West Des Moines? 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 28 frenectomy providers listed in West Des Moines 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 West Des Moines? 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 West Des Moines, IA? 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 West Des Moines? There are 28 frenectomy providers listed in West Des Moines, IA in this directory. The clinics cover 50265–50266. ### How do I find a tongue-tie doctor near me in West Des Moines? 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 West Des Moines. | 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 West Des Moines 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. 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