What is a Frenectomy?

A frenum is a small piece of soft tissue that connects mobile tissue to a stationary point. Did you know that you have two frenula in your mouth? Your lingual frenum is underneath your tongue and the labial frenum is underneath your lip.
 Sometimes your lingual frenum can be too strong, and the soft tissue can limit tongue movement, sometimes causing impaired speech. If your labial frenum is too strong, then it can impact orthodontic movement and lead to issues with your gum tissue. Your dentist can perform a frenectomy, which is a procedure where the frenum is altered or cut, either using a scalpel or laser. We offer you different options of conscious sedation to keep you comfortable during the procedure.