# Frenectomy Providers in Tacoma, WA > Find frenectomy providers in Tacoma, WA. Compare local providers, frenectomy services, clinic locations, contact details, and available treatment options. Canonical: https://frenectomyguide.com/states/wa/tacoma Last updated: 2026-11-01 65 oral surgery clinics, frenectomy centers and aftercare providers are listed in Tacoma, Washington. Every listing shows the address, phone number and services; AAPD accreditation is marked where it applies. | At a glance | Value | | --- | --- | | Clinics listed | 65 | | Average rating | — | | verified | 0 | | ZIP codes covered | 10 | ## Frenectomy providers in Tacoma - [Advanced Dental Care - Tacoma](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/advanced-dental-care-tacoma-tacoma-wa) — 5038 Tacoma Mall Blvd # A, Tacoma, WA · Phone: +1 253-528-4948 - [Affordable Dentures & Implants](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/affordable-dentures-and-implants-tacoma-wa) — 3801 S Steele St Unit D, Tacoma, WA · Phone: +1 253-650-1652 - [Alex Tampio, MD](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/alex-tampio-md-tacoma-wa) — 1608 S J St 5th Floor, Tacoma, WA · Phone: +1 253-274-7505 - [Barrett Family Dental of Tacoma](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/barrett-family-dental-of-tacoma-tacoma-wa) — 2520 N Alder St, Tacoma, WA · Phone: +1 253-572-6670 - [Bright Now! Dental & Orthodontics - Tacoma, WA](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/bright-now-dental-and-orthodontics-tacoma-wa-tacoma-wa) — 4027 Tacoma Mall Blvd m, Tacoma, WA · Phone: +1 253-475-7500 - [Bright Smile Dental](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/bright-smile-dental-tacoma-wa) — 15 S Oregon Ave #106, Tacoma, WA · Phone: +1 253-475-0262 - [Carol Milgard Breast Center - Tacoma, WA](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/carol-milgard-breast-center-tacoma-wa-tacoma-wa) — 4525 S 19th St, Tacoma, WA · Phone: +1 253-759-2622 - [David C. Ludwig, DDS, MD](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/david-c-ludwig-dds-md-tacoma-wa) — 4707 S 19th St Ste 101, Tacoma, WA · Phone: +1 253-759-3718 - [Defiance Dental - Old Town](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/defiance-dental-old-town-tacoma-wa) — 2101 N 30th St, Tacoma, WA · Phone: +1 253-302-3980 - [Dentistry NW](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/dentistry-nw-tacoma-wa) — 1628 S Mildred St #206, Tacoma, WA · Phone: +1 253-460-1800 - [Douglas M Sorensen, MD, FACS](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/douglas-m-sorensen-md-facs-tacoma-wa) — 1608 S J St 5th Floor, Tacoma, WA · Phone: +1 253-274-7505 - [Down To Earth Dental](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/down-to-earth-dental-tacoma-wa) — 4125 49th Ave NE Ste D, Tacoma, WA · Phone: +1 253-952-2200 - [Dr. Arvind J. Petrie, DMD | Tacoma Advanced Dental](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/dr-arvind-j-petrie-dmd-tacoma-advanced-dental-tacoma-wa) — 1550 S Union Ave #150, Tacoma, WA · Phone: +1 253-761-5422 - [Dr. Guillermo Chacon](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/dr-guillermo-chacon-tacoma-wa) — 1950 S Cedar St Ste D, Tacoma, WA · Phone: +1 253-383-1471 - [Dr. James D. Bird, DMD](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/dr-james-d-bird-dmd-tacoma-wa) — 4707 S 19th St Ste 101, Tacoma, WA · Phone: +1 253-759-3718 - [Dr. Michael Luong](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/dr-michael-luong-tacoma-wa) — 2310 Mildred St W #132, Tacoma, WA · Phone: +1 253-433-7527 - [Dr. Peter D Gauger](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/dr-peter-d-gauger-tacoma-wa) — 1550 S Union Ave, Tacoma, WA · Phone: +1 253-572-4601 - [Dr. Vincent Slovan](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/dr-vincent-slovan-tacoma-wa) — 6050 Tacoma Mall Blvd Ste 330, Tacoma, WA · Phone: +1 253-473-0651 - [Emergency Dental Care USA](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/emergency-dental-care-usa-tacoma-wa) — 2302 S Union Ave Ste C23, Tacoma, WA · Phone: +1 253-364-6116 - [Evergreen Oral Surgery](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/evergreen-oral-surgery-tacoma-wa) — 6050 Tacoma Mall Blvd Ste 330, Tacoma, WA · Phone: +1 253-473-0651 - [Fern Infant Feeding & Wellness](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/fern-infant-feeding-and-wellness-tacoma-wa) — 1310 S Union Ave B1, Tacoma, WA · Phone: +1 253-780-1700 - [Franciscan Ear, Nose & Throat Associates at St. Joseph](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/franciscan-ear-nose-and-throat-associates-at-st-joseph-tacoma-wa) — 1608 S J St 5th Floor, Tacoma, WA · Phone: +1 253-274-7505 - [Franciscan Lactation Services](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/franciscan-lactation-services-tacoma-wa) — 1802 S Yakima Ave Unit 201, Tacoma, WA · Phone: +1 253-426-4101 - [Giesy Family and Implant Dentistry](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/giesy-family-and-implant-dentistry-tacoma-wa) — 6004 Westgate Blvd Ste 210, Tacoma, WA · Phone: +1 253-752-6630 - [Harbor Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery - Tacoma](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/harbor-oral-and-maxillofacial-surgery-tacoma-tacoma-wa) — 4707 S 19th St Ste 101, Tacoma, WA · Phone: +1 253-759-3718 - [Justin Pavlovich, MD](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/justin-pavlovich-md-tacoma-wa) — 1608 S J St 5th Floor, Tacoma, WA · Phone: +1 253-274-7505 - [Kennedy Kevin S DO](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/kennedy-kevin-s-do-tacoma-wa) — 1818 S Union Ave #2c, Tacoma, WA · Phone: +1 253-627-7567 - [Kid's Choice Dental - Tacoma](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/kid-s-choice-dental-tacoma-tacoma-wa) — 2702 S 42nd St #106, Tacoma, WA · Phone: +1 253-367-2519 - [Kid's Dental](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/kid-s-dental-tacoma-wa) — 5401 6th Ave Plaza #201A, Tacoma, WA · Phone: +1 253-759-5437 - [Light Dental Studios of Tacoma Mall Boulevard](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/light-dental-studios-of-tacoma-mall-boulevard-tacoma-wa) — 5225 Tacoma Mall Blvd, Tacoma, WA · Phone: +1 253-474-3223 - [Lindquist Dental Clinic For Children](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/lindquist-dental-clinic-for-children-tacoma-wa) — 130 131st St S, Tacoma, WA · Phone: +1 253-539-7445 - [Lumos Chiropractic](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/lumos-chiropractic-tacoma-wa) — 3701 6th Ave #4, Tacoma, WA · Phone: +1 253-448-3191 - [MK Periodontics and Implants](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/mk-periodontics-and-implants-tacoma-wa) — 1901 S Union Ave Bldg B Suite 5010, Tacoma, WA · Phone: +1 253-752-6336 - [Manuel La Rosa, DDS](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/manuel-la-rosa-dds-tacoma-wa) — 1628 S Mildred St #210, Tacoma, WA · Phone: +1 253-564-1000 - [Mary Bridge Children's Ear, Nose & Throat](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/mary-bridge-children-s-ear-nose-and-throat-tacoma-wa) — 316 M.L.K. Jr Way #304, Tacoma, WA · Phone: +1 253-403-7777 - [Mikal Nelson, MD](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/mikal-nelson-md-tacoma-wa) — 316 M.L.K. Jr Way Ste 305, Tacoma, WA · Phone: +1 253-403-0065 - [MultiCare Ear Nose & Throat – Tacoma](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/multicare-ear-nose-and-throat-tacoma-tacoma-wa) — 2202 S Cedar St #300, Tacoma, WA · Phone: +1 253-403-0065 - [MultiCare Ear, Nose & Throat – Tacoma General Medical Office 1](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/multicare-ear-nose-and-throat-tacoma-general-medical-office-1-tacoma-wa) — 316 M.L.K. Jr Way Ste 305, Tacoma, WA · Phone: +1 253-403-0065 - [MultiCare Mary Bridge Children's Hospital](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/multicare-mary-bridge-children-s-hospital-tacoma-wa) — 305 S L St, Tacoma, WA · Phone: +1 253-403-1400 - [My Tacoma Dentist - David Wagner DDS](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/my-tacoma-dentist-david-wagner-dds-tacoma-wa) — 1919 N Pearl St Ste A3, Tacoma, WA · Phone: +1 253-761-5299 - [Narrows Dentistry](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/narrows-dentistry-tacoma-wa) — 1901 S Washington St, Tacoma, WA · Phone: +1 253-201-2842 - [North Tacoma Pediatrics Bruce Oriel, MD](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/north-tacoma-pediatrics-bruce-oriel-md-tacoma-wa) — 6002 Westgate Blvd #150, Tacoma, WA · Phone: +1 253-267-5569 - [Northwest Otolaryngology](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/northwest-otolaryngology-tacoma-wa) — 1818 S Union Ave, Tacoma, WA · Phone: +1 253-627-7567 - [OSYNTRA Periodontics & Dental Implants](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/osyntra-periodontics-and-dental-implants-tacoma-wa) — 2424 Mildred St W Ste A, Tacoma, WA · Phone: +1 253-357-0023 - [One Dental Tacoma: Holistic Dentistry, Dental Implants & Sedation](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/one-dental-tacoma-holistic-dentistry-dental-implants-and-sedation-tacoma-wa) — 5319 Tacoma Mall Blvd, Tacoma, WA · Phone: +1 253-476-1030 - [One Stop Dentistry](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/one-stop-dentistry-tacoma-wa) — 1211 6th Ave, Tacoma, WA · Phone: +1 253-383-3713 - [Oral & Facial Surgery Centers of Washington](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/oral-and-facial-surgery-centers-of-washington-tacoma-wa) — 1950 S Cedar St C, Tacoma, WA · Phone: +1 253-383-1471 - [Pacific Otolaryngology: Sobba-Higley Anne E MD](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/pacific-otolaryngology-sobba-higley-anne-e-md-tacoma-wa) — 1901 S Union Ave # B2010, Tacoma, WA · Phone: +1 253-627-4502 - [Pacific Pediatrics: Nicholas J Themelis, MD](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/pacific-pediatrics-nicholas-j-themelis-md-tacoma-wa) — 11601 Pacific Ave S, Tacoma, WA · Phone: +1 253-536-3336 - [Plancich Dental](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/plancich-dental-tacoma-wa) — 2312 N 30th St Unit 201, Tacoma, WA · Phone: +1 253-272-7400 - [Prewitt Charles D MD](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/prewitt-charles-d-md-tacoma-wa) — 1901 S Union Ave, Tacoma, WA · Phone: +1 253-272-7614 - [Silvia La Rosa, DDS](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/silvia-la-rosa-dds-tacoma-wa) — 1628 S Mildred St #210, Tacoma, WA · Phone: +1 253-565-4700 - [Smiles 4 Kids](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/smiles-4-kids-tacoma-wa) — 1901 South Union Avenue #B-3008, 1901 S Union Ave # B3008, Tacoma, WA · Phone: +1 253-572-9777 - [Sound Smiles Pediatric Dentistry](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/sound-smiles-pediatric-dentistry-tacoma-wa) — 12165 Pacific Ave S B, Tacoma, WA · Phone: +1 253-627-5470 - [Sound Surgical Arts](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/sound-surgical-arts-tacoma-wa) — 1628 S Mildred St #210, Tacoma, WA · Phone: +1 253-564-1000 - [Soundview Dental Arts](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/soundview-dental-arts-tacoma-wa) — 2215 N 30th St #104, Tacoma, WA · Phone: +1 253-364-6475 - [T-town Pediatrics PLLC](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/t-town-pediatrics-pllc-tacoma-wa) — 2102 N Pearl St Bldg A Suite 301, Tacoma, WA · Phone: +1 253-338-6218 - [Tacoma Advanced Dental](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/tacoma-advanced-dental-tacoma-wa) — 1550 S Union Ave #150, Tacoma, WA · Phone: +1 253-761-5422 - [Tacoma Dentures and Implants](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/tacoma-dentures-and-implants-tacoma-wa) — 1530 S Union Ave #7, Tacoma, WA · Phone: +1 253-201-5859 - [Tacoma Family Dental](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/tacoma-family-dental-tacoma-wa) — 5221 Pacific Ave, Tacoma, WA · Phone: +1 253-475-1521 - [Tacoma Pediatric Dentistry](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/tacoma-pediatric-dentistry-tacoma-wa) — 2215 N 30th St Ste 301, Tacoma, WA · Phone: +1 253-238-1402 - [Tacoma Smiles Dentistry](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/tacoma-smiles-dentistry-tacoma-wa) — 2729 N Pearl St, Tacoma, WA · Phone: +1 253-999-5503 - [Tranquility Dental Wellness - Tacoma](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/tranquility-dental-wellness-tacoma-tacoma-wa) — 5005 Main St Ste 107, Tacoma, WA · Phone: +1 253-262-0024 - [berg Dental Group](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/berg-dental-group-tacoma-wa) — 3610 S 17th St, Tacoma, WA · Phone: +1 253-465-6585 - [btyDENTAL - Tacoma](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/btydental-tacoma-tacoma-wa) — 5003 Tacoma Mall Blvd #103, Tacoma, WA · Phone: +1 253-759-3366 ## Frenectomy providers near Tacoma - [Fircrest](https://frenectomyguide.com/states/wa/fircrest) — 2 clinics · 4 km - [University Place](https://frenectomyguide.com/states/wa/university-place) — 2 clinics · 4 km - [Lakewood](https://frenectomyguide.com/states/wa/lakewood) — 5 clinics · 9 km - [Gig Harbor](https://frenectomyguide.com/states/wa/gig-harbor) — 6 clinics · 11 km - [Federal Way](https://frenectomyguide.com/states/wa/federal-way) — 4 clinics · 12 km - [Puyallup](https://frenectomyguide.com/states/wa/puyallup) — 4 clinics · 17 km - [Spanaway](https://frenectomyguide.com/states/wa/spanaway) — 1 clinic · 20 km - [Auburn](https://frenectomyguide.com/states/wa/auburn) — 2 clinics · 21 km ## Frenectomy providers closest to Tacoma - [Fircrest Children's Dentistry](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/fircrest-children-s-dentistry-fircrest-wa) — Fircrest, WA · 2.2 mi away - [Dr. Stephen D. Beck, DMD](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/dr-stephen-d-beck-dmd-fircrest-wa) — Fircrest, WA · 2.2 mi away - [Floss is Boss Dentistry for Children](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/floss-is-boss-dentistry-for-children-university-place-wa) — University Place, WA · 2.3 mi away - [Little Sprouts Kids Dentistry](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/little-sprouts-kids-dentistry-university-place-wa) — University Place, WA · 3.1 mi away - [Rainier Pediatric Dentistry](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/rainier-pediatric-dentistry-lakewood-wa) — Lakewood, WA · 5.4 mi away - [Pediatric Dental Associates](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinic/pediatric-dental-associates-lakewood-wa) — Lakewood, WA · 5.5 mi away ## Frenectomy in Tacoma: common questions ### How long does a frenectomy take in Tacoma? 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 65 frenectomy providers listed in Tacoma 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 Tacoma? 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 Tacoma, WA? 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 Tacoma? There are 65 frenectomy providers listed in Tacoma, WA in this directory. The clinics cover 98403–98466. ### How do I find a tongue-tie doctor near me in Tacoma? 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 Tacoma. | 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 Tacoma 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 Washington](https://frenectomyguide.com/states/wa) - [Browse by state](https://frenectomyguide.com/states) - [All frenectomy providers](https://frenectomyguide.com/clinics) - [Frenectomy guides](https://frenectomyguide.com/articles)