Good morning, @danc2050 A lingual frenectomy is a fairly easy and uncomplicated procedure that can usually be done in a dental office in about 15 minutes. Rarely, they can be a little more involved but that is something determined in the consultation.

For the frenectomy, the dentist or oral surgeon will apply a topical anesthetic to numb the area. Once numb, they’ll snip the frenum using a scalpel, surgical scissors, or a cauterizing instrument. If available some offices use a laser scalpel. Recovery time for an adult will take a little longer than a pediatric frenectomy but the mouth heals quickly.

This is such a common procedure, I wouldn’t expect you’d have to travel outside of your city of Vancouver. Have you spoken with your local dentist?