Correcting Tongue and Lip Tie

Dentist Glendale

A frenum, also known as a frenulum, connects areas like the tongue, lip, or cheek, and if unusually tight, thick, or short, it can lead to gum recession and gaps between teeth. A frenectomy is a quick surgical procedure to remove the frenum, typically lasting under fifteen minutes with minimal post-operative discomfort. This procedure is beneficial for correcting issues like diastema (gaps between teeth) caused by a tight frenum, and for addressing restricted tongue motion that can affect speech and cause gingival recession by pulling on the gums of lower anterior teeth.