A frenectomy is a procedure to remove a frenum, or muscular attachment between two tissues, from the mouth. At Greenville Family Dentistry, frenectomies are performed to correct a number of issues patients may have with their teeth, lips, and tongue.
There are three main frenums in your mouth. One is located underneath your tongue, and removing this is called a lingual frenectomy. Patients with an enlarged frenum underneath their tongue will not be able to move their tongue freely. This interferes with speech and is often called ‘tongue tie’. Lingual frenectomies are typically performed on young patients, who can recover quickly and continue to develop their speech.
Another two frenums in your mouth are between the font teeth (both upper and lower) and connects the inner surface of the lip with the gum. Removing this attachment is called a labial frenectomy. Patients who have receding gums can benefit from this procedure, because a strong frenum from the gum to the lip can cause extra pulling on the gums and lead to further recession.
To learn more about frenectomies and all the services we provide at our practice, visit www.greenvillefamilydentistrytx.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Christopher Emuedue at Greenville Family Dentistry in Greenville, TX, call 903-455-6701.
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