Understanding Frenums & Tongue Ties
Everyone has a frenum—a muscle attachment that connects the lips to the gums. However, when this attachment is too close to the teeth, it can cause a gap (known as a diastema) between the teeth, typically affecting the front upper and lower teeth. Orthodontic treatments like braces may not be effective in closing this gap unless the fibrous frenum is removed. This is where a frenectomy becomes necessary.
The frenulum is another piece of tissue that attaches the underside of the tongue to the floor of the mouth. When a person is born with a restrictive or tight frenulum, it’s referred to as a tongue tie. This condition can severely restrict the tongue’s movement, leading to difficulties with speech and other oral functions. A tongue tie can make it difficult to perform basic oral movements, leading to speech difficulties and other complications.
The frenulum is another piece of tissue that attaches the underside of the tongue to the floor of the mouth. When a person is born with a restrictive or tight frenulum, it’s referred to as a tongue tie. This condition can severely restrict the tongue’s movement, leading to difficulties with speech and other oral functions. A tongue tie can make it difficult to perform basic oral movements, leading to speech difficulties and other complications.
Signs and Symptoms of Tongue Tie
A person with a tongue tie often cannot move their tongue. This can manifest as an inability to stick the tongue out as far as a person without the condition. Tongue ties can also lead to speech problems in children and adults, making early detection and treatment crucial. Speech therapists and other healthcare professionals frequently identify tongue ties and may recommend a laser frenectomy as an effective solution.
Advantages of Laser Frenectomy with Sirolaser Blue by Sirona
Traditional frenectomy surgery can be traumatic and painful, with a lengthy healing process. However, at Dream Smile Dental Clinic, we use the latest Sirolaser Blue by Sirona technology to perform minimally invasive, precise, and painless frenectomies. Our laser technique offers several key benefits:
Minimal Discomfort: The Sirolaser Blue allows us to precisely remove the problematic tissue with little to no discomfort. Most patients experience minimal bleeding and no need for sutures.
Quick Recovery: Children can typically return to school the next day, and adults can go back to work the same day.
Safe and Effective: With over 100 successful lingual frenectomies performed using the Sirolaser Blue, our clinic has a proven track record of delivering safe and effective results.
No Impact on Daily Activities: Eating and normal activities can resume almost immediately after the procedure, with little to no disruption to your routine.
