Frenectomy
It may be used to increase your tongue’s range of motion or help close a gap between two teeth. Frenectomy is a simple treatment that offers a wide range of health benefits.
In your mouth, frena (the plural of frenum) can join your lips to your gums or your tongue to the floor of your mouth.
You have multiple frena in your mouth. Most of the time, they don’t cause any issues. However, if a frenum is too short or too tight, it can cause oral health problems and may have a negative impact on speech.
Who Typically Needs Frenectomy
Most of the time, frenectomies are performed on babies who are having feeding issues or if there are speech concerns. But sometimes, frenectomies are necessary for adults, too. For example, sometimes a frenum can be so tight that it pulls your gums away from your teeth. A frenectomy frees the band of connective tissue, reducing the risk of gaps, gum recession and other oral health problems.
