Frenectomy

A lingual frenum preventing proper speech Frenectomy is the surgical procedure for removing a frenum. A frenum is a fold of tissue that passes from the movable lip or cheek to the gum, or from the tongue to the gum as shown to the right.

A surgical procedure is required to remove a frenum if it interferes with the normal alignment of teeth, interferes with the movement of the tongue during speech or pulls the gum away from the tooth resulting in recession. There are several frenums in the mouth on both the top and bottom arches.

This is a simple procedure that only takes one office appointment.

Dr. Mitchell Josephs practices cosmetic, implant and general dentistry in Palm Beach Florida. His office welcomes new patients from all over South Florida such as West Palm Beach, Royal Palm Beach, North Palm Beach, Miami, Boca Raton, Boynton Beach, Vero Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Wellington, Jupiter, Palm Beach Gardens and Stuart. Many patients visit from out of state, such as Manhattan, New York City, New York, Baltimore, Washington, D.C. Maryland, Barcelona, Spain and London, England.

Dr. Josephs' practice incorporates the latest technology in porcelain veneers, dental implants and no-incision dental implants, complex crown and bridge treatment including porcelain crowns, porcelain bridges, and general dentistry. Root canal therapy is provided by our endodontist Dr. Julie Kennedy.