# Frenectomy Providers in West Columbia, SC > Find frenectomy providers in West Columbia, SC. Compare local providers, frenectomy services, clinic locations, contact details, and available treatment options. Canonical: https://frenectomyguide.com/states/sc/west-columbia Last updated: 2026-11-01 9 oral surgery clinics, frenectomy centers and aftercare providers are listed in West Columbia, South Carolina. Every listing shows the address, phone number and services; AAPD accreditation is marked where it applies. | At a glance | Value | | --- | --- | | Clinics listed | 9 | | Average rating | — | | verified | 0 | | ZIP codes covered | 1 | ## Frenectomy providers in West Columbia - [Carolina Smiles Family Dentistry](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/carolina-smiles-family-dentistry-west-columbia-sc) — 3244 Sunset Blvd, West Columbia, SC · Phone: +1 803-794-2273 - [Carolinas Center for Oral & Facial Surgery](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/carolinas-center-for-oral-and-facial-surgery-west-columbia-sc) — 3573 Sunset Blvd, West Columbia, SC · Phone: +1 803-973-4530 - [Columbia Smile Center](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/columbia-smile-center-west-columbia-sc) — 115 Professional Dr, West Columbia, SC · Phone: +1 803-794-8371 - [Dr. Melanie Seybt](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/dr-melanie-seybt-west-columbia-sc) — 3115 Sunset Blvd, West Columbia, SC · Phone: +1 803-256-7076 - [Lexington ENT & Allergy](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/lexington-ent-and-allergy-west-columbia-sc) — 146 E Hospital Dr #200, West Columbia, SC · Phone: +1 803-936-7530 - [Matthew Pham, DMD, MD](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/matthew-pham-dmd-md-west-columbia-sc) — 3573 Sunset Blvd, West Columbia, SC · Phone: +1 803-973-4530 - [Palmetto ENT & Allergy](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/palmetto-ent-and-allergy-west-columbia-sc) — 3115 Sunset Blvd, West Columbia, SC · Phone: +1 803-256-7076 - [Serenity Tongue-Tie Center by Dr. Caroline Thomas](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/serenity-tongue-tie-center-by-dr-caroline-thomas-west-columbia-sc) — 169 Medical Cir Unit B, West Columbia, SC · Phone: +1 803-386-8858 - [Sunset Periodontics & Implant Dentistry](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/sunset-periodontics-and-implant-dentistry-west-columbia-sc) — 159 Medical Cir, West Columbia, SC · Phone: +1 803-794-7520 ## Frenectomy providers near West Columbia - [Lexington](https://frenectomyguide.com/states/sc/lexington) — 7 clinics · 8 km - [Irmo](https://frenectomyguide.com/states/sc/irmo) — 3 clinics · 11 km - [Columbia](https://frenectomyguide.com/states/sc/columbia) — 59 clinics · 11 km - [Chapin](https://frenectomyguide.com/states/sc/chapin) — 1 clinic · 28 km - [Lugoff](https://frenectomyguide.com/states/sc/lugoff) — 2 clinics · 46 km - [Orangeburg](https://frenectomyguide.com/states/sc/orangeburg) — 1 clinic · 60 km - [Aiken](https://frenectomyguide.com/states/sc/aiken) — 1 clinic · 77 km - [Charleston](https://frenectomyguide.com/states/sc/charleston) — 54 clinics ## Frenectomy providers closest to West Columbia - [Columbia Dental Health Center](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/columbia-dental-health-center-columbia-sc) — Columbia, SC · 1.8 mi away - [Bush River Pediatrics](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/bush-river-pediatrics-columbia-sc) — Columbia, SC · 1.9 mi away - [Carolina Dental Docs](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/carolina-dental-docs-columbia-sc) — Columbia, SC · 1.9 mi away - [Kids First Dental - Columbia](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/kids-first-dental-columbia-columbia-sc) — Columbia, SC · 2.8 mi away - [Columbia Breathe Free Sinus & Allergy Centers](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/columbia-breathe-free-sinus-and-allergy-centers-lexington-sc) — Lexington, SC · 2.9 mi away - [Total Dental Care of South Carolina](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/total-dental-care-of-south-carolina-columbia-sc) — Columbia, SC · 3.0 mi away ## Frenectomy in West Columbia: common questions ### How long does a frenectomy take in West Columbia? 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 9 frenectomy providers listed in West Columbia 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 Columbia? 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 Columbia, SC? 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 Columbia? There are 9 frenectomy providers listed in West Columbia, SC in this directory. The clinics cover 29169. ### How do I find a tongue-tie doctor near me in West Columbia? 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 Columbia. | 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 Columbia 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 South Carolina](https://frenectomyguide.com/states/sc) - [Browse by state](https://frenectomyguide.com/states) - [All frenectomy providers](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinics) - [Frenectomy guides](https://frenectomyguide.com/articles)