Frenectomy
| The muscles of the cheeks and lips are attached
to the gums and tissue of the mouth by a piece of soft tissue
called a frenum. Sometimes a frenum can be attached too high
on the gums causing either recession or spaces between teeth. |
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In addition, there is another frenum under the tongue. If this
frenum is attached too close to the end of the tongue it can adversely
affect swallowing and speech. Sometimes this is referred to as being
"tongue-tied".
| A Frenectomy is a simple procedure where either
part or all of the frenum in question is removed in order to
return a healthy balance to the mouth. |
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