Frenectomy - Solution for Lip tie and Tongue tie

 Lip tie is the fold of tissue that connects lip to the gum tissue of the teeth. Most commonly it is present on your upper front teeth. Tongue tie is that which connects the tongue to the floor of the mouth. It can sometimes be connected upto the tip of your tongue.

How does that affect you?

They could lead to increase in the space between your teeth, recede gums or cause redness of gums. They inhibit movement and cause speech impediments. A tongue tie could prevent self cleansing of your mouth and restricts tongue functions like licking, kissing or sticking your tongue out. This accumulates food on your teeth for longer; thus affecting your dental health and also your social life. These connections have no distinct functions and removing them cause no loss of function.

The lip tie or the tongue tie could also interfere with your denture fit. In some cases, they may be needed when you are getting braces to avoid relapse (fibrotic tissue could open up the closed spaces).

To diagnose a lip tie, midline spacing is evident in your upper front teeth along with the visibility of a fibrotic tissue when you smile. For tongue tie, you will not be able to lift the tongue properly or move it from side to side. The tongue doesn't reach the palate or appears heart shaped or cup shaped.

How is it treated?

Frenectomy is a surgical procedure for removal of frenulum (a fold of soft tissue that restricts movement in full range of motion) and it's attachment to the underlying bone. It is performed under local anaesthesia wherein the frenum is clipped up and removed to free up the movement. Additionally in case of speech impediments, speech therapy would be advised.

If you suspect that you have lip tie or tongue tie problems and you need frenectomy, contact us today.

Dr. Shraddha Karkhanis

1 Smile One Care

BDS,MDS

Periodontist & Oral Implantologist

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