If you’re experiencing any issues talking, eating, or with your dental health in general, it may be due to your frenum. This is the tiny piece of tissue that holds different parts of your mouth together. You have several different frenums all throughout your body.
If you’re experiencing any issues talking, eating, or with your dental health in general, it may be due to your frenum. This is the tiny piece of tissue that holds different parts of your mouth together. You have several different frenums all throughout your body.
Many adults are nervous to have a frenectomy as many people think this type of procedure may negatively affect their speech afterward. There are different side effects that can possibly occur after having a frenectomy, but speech isn’t known to be one.
What is a Frenectomy?
This is a surgery that normally takes place when a child or adult expresses a problem with their tongue properly moving in their mouth. When this surgery is conducted, the frenum inside of the patient’s mouth is clipped.
This is a surgery that normally takes place when a child or adult expresses a problem with their tongue properly moving in their mouth. When this surgery is conducted, the frenum inside of the patient’s mouth is clipped.
Why Adults Will Get a Frenectomy
There are so many different possible reasons why adults choose to undergo a frenectomy. The frenum is a vital piece of your mouth that helps it move properly. So when your frenum is too tight, tough, short, etc. it makes simple tasks, like chewing or speaking, more challenging.
The procedure itself is very quick and simple. It is considered to be low-risk. This procedure can normally be done in one, painless snip. Here are a few different problems you may face if your frenum is abnormally sized:
Why Children Will Get a Frenectomy
Young children can also experience problems with their frenum. If it’s too tight or large under their tongues, it makes it more difficult for them to move their tongue around. This could keep them from eating or speaking as they grow older. Because of this, they could grow up having a speech impediment for a large portion of their life.
Sometimes a frenum that is too tight can keep a baby’s teeth from properly growing in and can also cause harm to their gums. This can cause dental health issues later in life. Children are able to finally get a frenectomy when their two front teeth have grown in. This makes it easier and more accessible for the dentist to clip the frenum.
Side Effects After a Frenectomy
Once the frenectomy has been completed, you may experience a few different side effects. None of these should be very severe or provide you too much harm. If you do experience harsh pain, give Dr. Blank a call and he will have you treated as soon as possible. Below are some possible side effects:
If you end up feeling swelling or pain, you will most likely be prescribed pain medication to reduce the pain or to make the swelling go away.
Will It Impact My Speech?
After finishing up with the frenectomy, you should actually see positive effects involving your speech. When your frenum is clipped, it allows your tongue to move around more freely. This, in turn, lets your mouth open wider and easier. Your speech should sound a lot clearer and more understandable.
If you’re interested in receiving a frenectomy or learning more about what the procedure entails, schedule an appointment to learn more.