Frenectomy
A quick, precise procedure to improve speech, eating, and gum health. Expert soft-tissue surgery performed by Periodontist Dr. Rafik Dib.
Understanding the Frenum and Why It Matters
The frenum (or frenulum) is a small band of tissue that connects parts of your mouth — such as your lips to your gums or your tongue to the floor of your mouth. While it’s usually harmless, an abnormal frenum can cause oral health or functional problems and may need a minor surgical procedure called a frenectomy.
Types of Frenectomy
Lingual Frenectomy (Tongue-Tie Release):
Corrects a frenum that’s too short or tight, which restricts tongue movement.
Common issues: Difficulty speaking, eating, or swallowing.
Maxillary/Labial Frenectomy (High Frenal Attachment):
Removes a frenum that attaches too high on the gums, often between the front teeth.
Common issues: Gaps between teeth (diastema) or gum recession
caused by tension on the gum tissue.
Benefit: Improves function, comfort, and oral development
The Periodontist Advantage: Precision & Comfort
Choosing a specialist like Dr. Rafik Dib ensures your procedure is performed with the highest level of precision and care.
Expert in Soft Tissue Surgery: As a periodontist, Dr. Rafik Dib focuses exclusively on the gums and soft tissues, ensuring minimal bleeding, reduced scarring, and optimal healing.
Advanced Techniques: Using modern tools — including soft-tissue lasers — allows for faster healing, little to no suturing, and a more comfortable recovery.
Collaborative Planning: Dr. Rafik Dib coordinates with your dentist or orthodontist to perfectly time the procedure, improving long-term results and preventing future issues.
Comfort-First Care: Local anesthesia and sedation options are available to keep you relaxed, even if you feel anxious about the treatment.
Experience personalized care with Dr. Rafik Dib.
Quick & Effective: What to Expect
A precise surgical intervention that restores natural movement and function. Each step is calculated, gentle, and designed for your comfort.
1. Numbing
Local sedation ensures you’re completely comfortable.
2. Tissue release
Dr. Rafik Dib gently removes the restrictive frenum tissue with precision.
3. Closure
The site is sealed with a few small sutures or a laser for quick healing.
4. Post-Care
You’ll receive simple aftercare instructions — including stretching exercises (for tongue-tie cases) — to support proper healing.
Fast Healing & Lasting Results
Quick Recovery: Most patients feel only mild discomfort for 1–2 days, easily managed with over-the-counter pain relief.
Life-Changing Benefits:
Clearer Speech: Especially after tongue-tie release.
Better Eating & Swallowing: Improved tongue mobility.
Closed Gaps: Prevents frenum from pushing teeth apart.
Healthier Gums: Stops frenum from pulling gum tissue away from teeth.
AVA FAQs
Common reasons include a gap between the front teeth, difficulty speaking, or restricted tongue movement. It’s also done to improve denture fit in some cases.
No. It’s done with local anesthesia, and patients are usually surprised at how quick and comfortable it is.
Healing is usually very quick — most patients recover within a week.
If the frenum was restricting your tongue, many patients notice an improvement in speech after healing.
Usually only 15–30 minutes.
Sometimes. If stitches are placed, they are typically dissolvable and fall out on their own.
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