Frenectomy

Within the oral cavity, there are two pieces of tissue called Frenulums. They attach your lower and upper lips to the gums. But what happens when your frenulum is too thick or small? It causes an array of issues, restricting the movement of the tongue. It interferes with speech and tooth alignment. Dr. Kattaura of Ardas Family Dental in Parker, CO, recommends a Frenectomy. It’s a minor procedure that corrects the sizing of the frenulum.

 

The two frenula are called the Lingual Frenum and the Labial Frenum. The lingual frenum connects the tongue to the floor of your mouth. An abnormal lingual frenum is what causes the “tongue-tied” sensation. The labial frenum creates a space between the front teeth. It connects the gum tissue through your teeth and onto the roof of the mouth.

 

Your Parker dentist performs the frenectomy in less than fifteen minutes. It can be done with either a scalpel or a laser. The laser is more effective, resulting in no bleeding and no stitches. Children and infants require general anesthesia. A local anesthetic is given to older patients.

 

Most patients report minimal pain and swelling following the procedure. Some patients compare the aftereffects to burning your mouth. Make sure to follow the post-operative instructions given. Continue to maintain your everyday dental hygiene routine.

 

To learn more about Frenctomy’s and our other services, contact Ardas Family Dental. Our office is in Parker, CO. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Kattaura, visit our website or call 720-459-8420.

Frenectomy In Parker, CO

At Ardas Family Dental, our doctors perform frenectomies to correct a number of issues patients experience with the gums, lips, and tongue. A frenectomy is a procedure to remove a frenulum, or muscular attachment between two tissues, from the mouth.  You have a frenulum between your front teeth (both upper and lower) that connects your lips to your gums.  A very short or thick frenulum connecting the lips to the gum can cause extra pulling on the gums and lead to recession.  Another frenulum is located underneath the tongue, and if this attachment is short or thick, it can inhibit breastfeeding for infants and affect speech development in children. If your child needs a frenectomy it can be done while they are very young, and can recover quickly and continue to develop their speech.

The frenectomy procedure is simple and usually takes about 15 minutes.  Young children and infant patients are put under general anesthesia for the procedure, and adults have the option to use local anesthesia.  With either a scalpel or a laser tool, the frenulum is removed to free the tissue on either side. A laser procedure requires no stitches and causes little bleeding.  Following doctor’s instructions, most patients only feel slight discomfort afterwards and have a short healing time.

To learn more about frenectomies and all the services we offer, please give us a call or visit Kids and Family Dentist, Parker CO for more information. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Roopi Kattaura at Ardas Family Dental in Parker, CO, call 720-459-8420.