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Minor Soft Tissue Surgery at Prakhya Dental

Small procedures. Significant results. Performed in the chair under local anaesthetic.
what is it

What Is Minor Soft Tissue Surgery

Minor soft tissue surgery covers a range of procedures involving the gums, lips, tongue or other oral tissues. These are performed in-chair under local anaesthetic — no hospital admission, no general anaesthetic in most cases.

Procedures

Common Procedures

Frenectomy

Removal or release of a frenum (the small tissue band connecting the lip or tongue to the gum). In children, a tight lingual frenum (tongue-tie) can affect feeding and speech. In adults, a high labial frenum can contribute to a gap between front teeth.

Operculectomy

Removing tissue covering an erupting wisdom tooth that is causing repeated infection. Patients from Macksville, Tinonee and surrounding areas regularly attend our Kempsey and Taree clinics for these procedures.

Gum contouring

Reshaping uneven or excessive gum tissue, often as part of a cosmetic treatment plan

Biopsy

Removing a small tissue sample from an unusual lesion or growth for pathology review.

Expectation

What to expect

Most minor soft tissue procedures take 15–45 minutes. Local anaesthetic is used throughout. You’ll leave with aftercare instructions and any sutures needed are typically dissolvable. Healing time depends on the procedure — your dentist will give you a clear post-operative plan before you leave. Pain in the days following is usually manageable with over-the-counter analgesics.

frequently asked questions

Is a referral needed for minor soft tissue surgery?
No. Your Prakhya Dental dentist can assess and perform most minor soft tissue procedures directly. If your situation requires a specialist oral surgeon, we will arrange an appropriate referral.
Will I need time off work?
For small procedures, most patients return to work the same day or the next day. Larger procedures or those involving multiple sites may need 24–48 hours. Your dentist will advise based on what’s being done.
Is tongue-tie surgery available at Prakhya Dental?
Lingual frenectomy (tongue-tie release) is assessed at the clinic. Suitability depends on age, anatomy and severity. Your dentist will assess and either perform the procedure or refer to a specialist if indicated.
How long does healing take?
Minor procedures typically heal within 1–2 weeks. Larger excisions or biopsy sites may take slightly longer. Dissolvable sutures absorb within 1–2 weeks on their own.
Are biopsy results urgent?
Tissue biopsies are sent to a pathology lab and results typically take 1–2 weeks. Your dentist will follow up with results and next steps directly. Any clinically urgent findings are flagged immediately.

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