Frenectomy

A frenectomy is the removal of a frenulum, a small fold of tissue that can prevent an organ in the body from moving excessively. It can refer to frenula in several spots on the body. Done mostly for orthodontic purposes, a frenectomy is either performed inside the middle of the upper lip, which is called labial frenectomy, or under the tongue, called lingual frenectomy. A frenectomy is a common procedure that is performed to correct a variety of medical problems related to the frenulum. These issues are most often diagnosed in children but can occasionally be found in adults. The frenectomy is a simple procedure that requires the patient’s frenulum to be removed.

At East Columbus Periodontic and Implant Dentistry, our entire team loves helping you develop optimal oral health as well as a functional and healthy smile. Our team uses forward thinking treatments and state-of-the-art technology, to ensure the most comfortable treatment for you. Our practice focuses on delivering personal care and developing individual treatment plans based on your unique needs. We emphasize preventive care and patient education because we want you to understand why it is important to keep your mouth healthy and how to do it. We are located at 1600 Brice Rd Suite 1 Reynoldsburg, OH 43068. Please call us today at 614-864-2561 to establish an appointment for an evaluation of the benefits of a frenectomy procedure.

The lingual frenum is what can cause a patient to be tongue-tied. This occurs when the lingual frenulum, which connects the tongue to the floor of the mouth, runs to the tip of the tongue. The maxillary labial frenum attaches the upper lip and gums above the top two front teeth.