WHAT IS A FRENECTOMY?

During a frenectomy, we reattach the muscle that connects the lip to the gums.  more

A frenectomy is a simple procedure where the tissue is numbed and removed.  more

A frenectomy is the surgical removal of a frenum in the mouth. A frenum is a fold of tissue that passes from the movable lip or cheek to the gum. When a frenum is positioned in such a way as to interfere with the normal alignment of teeth or results in pulling away of the gum from the tooth surface causing recession, these are often removed using a surgical process known as a frenectomy.  more

Frenum attachments are the ligamentous attachment of a muscle that surrounds the mouth. Sometimes the ligaments or tendons are large and go in between the upper front teeth. This large frenum attachment does not allow the upper front teeth to close together. Depending on the age and development of the patient, a frenectomy may need to be performed. A frenectomy is accomplished when the ligamentous attachment is removed after the orthodontist has closed the space.

Frenectomy is the term for a simple procedure which involves "snipping" the elastic-like piece of tissue (frenum) that connects the inside of the upper lip to the gum tissue above the two upper front teeth. This 5-minute procedure is usually performed in association with orthodontic treatment in order to help close the gap between these two teeth.  more

A frenum is a piece of tissue that connects the muscles of the lips and checks to the gums and tissues of the mouth. There are several frenums present in your child’s mouth, the most noticeable ones being the frenum that attaches between or near the upper front two teeth (the labial frenum) and the one that holds the tongue down to the floor of the mouth (the lingual frenum). Occasionally the frenums attach too high and cause gum rescession, spacing between teeth or a tongue tied situation. A frenectomy is a surgical procedure in which part or all of the problematic frenum is removed or repositioned in order to return a healthy situation to the mouth. The vast majority of frenums need no treatment and surgical treatment of a frenum done in a young individual may cause orthodontic problems later; however a severely tongue tied child should have their frenum released at the earliest age practical.