At ProSmiles Dental, we perform frenectomies to correct a number of issues patients may have with their teeth, lips, and tongue. A frenectomy is a procedure to remove a frenum, or muscular attachment between two tissues, from the mouth. One frenum is located underneath your tongue, and removing this is called a lingual frenectomy. Patients that have an enlarged frenum underneath their tongue have trouble moving their tongue freely. This is often called ‘tongue tie’, and can interfere with speech development. Lingual frenectomies are typically performed on young patients, who can recover quickly and continue to develop their speech.
Another frenum in your mouth is between the font teeth (both the upper and lower sets) 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, visit WhiteSettlementDentistTX.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Archana Lankupalli at ProSmiles Dental in Fort Worth, TX, call 817-369-8000.
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