A frenectomy is a procedure to remove a frenulum, or muscular attachment between two tissues, from the mouth. Dr. Dennis Morehart, DDS performs frenectomies to correct issues patients have with their gums, teeth, tongue and lips.
We each have a frenulum between both the upper and lower front teeth. This connects the gums to the inside of the lips. When this frenulum is short, it can pull at the gum line and cause gum recession. The frenectomy procedure can be done quickly in the office with local anesthesia. Once the gums are numb, a scalpel or laser tool is used to remove the frenulum. This usually takes less than 15 minutes and patients only feel slight discomfort after the procedure.
Another frenulum is located underneath the tongue, and removing this is called a lingual frenectomy. A very short or thick frenulum underneath the tongue can inhibit breastfeeding, and interrupt speech development. Lingual frenectomies are performed when a patient is very young, and under general anesthesia. These patients can heal quickly and continue to develop their speech.
To learn more about frenectomies and all the services we provide, visit www.eniddentalcare.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Dennis Morehart, DDS in Enid, OK, call 580-237-2213.
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