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.

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558 E. Wardlow Road, Long Beach, California 90807 | Phone: 562.427.1221

Dr. Tashiro is a general and cosmetic dentist and he welcomes new patients from all over the Long Beach area including Fountain Valley, Irvine, Los Angeles, and Lakewood. He provides a full range of general and cosmetic dental services for the whole family such as porcelain veneers, Lumineers ®, Invisalign ® clear braces, chair side teeth whitening, cosmetic bonding, porcelain fillings and bridges, porcelain crowns, tooth-colored fillings, digital x-rays, and dental implants, plus teeth cleaning and regular dental check-ups to help find and prevent gum disease and the causes of tooth pain, as well as oral cancer exams.