WHAT IS A FRENECTOMY?
Frenectomy is the term for a simple procedure which involves “snipping” the elastic-like piece of tissue (frenum) that connects the inside of the upper lip to the gum tissue above the two upper front teeth. This 5-minute procedure is usually performed in association with orthodontic treatment in order to help close the gap between these two teeth.
A frenectomy is the surgical removal of a frenum in the mouth. A frenum is a fold of tissue that passes from the movable lip or cheek to the gum. When a frenum is positioned in such a way as to interfere with the normal alignment of teeth or results in pulling away of the gum from the tooth surface causing recession, these are often removed using a surgical process known as a frenectomy.
