Periodontics
Fifteen minutes, and minimal discomfort afterwards.
A frenum is a tissue attachment that holds or connects an area such as the tongue, lip or cheek. Occasionally a frenum might be exceptionally tight, thick or short.
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The Procedure
What a frenum is, and what releasing it involves.
The tissue
A frenum (also called frenulum) is a tissue attachment that holds or connects an area such as the tongue, lip or cheek. Occasionally a frenum might be exceptionally tight, thick or short. Frenul pull can contribute to localized areas of gum recession. It can also play a role in creating gaps between teeth.
The procedure
A frenectomy is a simple surgery to excise the frenum. This procedure generally takes less than fifteen minutes and has minimal postoperative discomfort.
When It Comes Up
The two situations we are asked about.
The practice’s own page names these two by name. Both are the same tissue in a different place.
Tongue-tied
Where the frenum under the tongue is short or tight enough to restrict its movement. Most often raised while a baby is still feeding.
Diastema
A gap between the front teeth. A frenum pull can play a role in creating gaps between teeth, and can contribute to localised areas of gum recession.
Why Here
A dentist who sees infants.
Most of these questions arrive with a baby, which is exactly the age a pediatric practice is set up for.
What that means in the room.
- Dr. Nguyen’s residency covered children as young as six months old.
- Infants are examined knee to knee, on your lap, and you stay in the room.
- The procedure generally takes less than fifteen minutes.
- You will be told plainly if we do not think it needs doing.
The Invitation
Bring the question, even if it turns out to be nothing.
Contact Mason Park Dental for Kids in Katy, TX for a consultation.
- Hours
- Mon and Wed 9am to 6pm
Tue and Thu 8am to 5pm
Fri to Sun Closed
