Frenectomy in Peoria

Frenectomies in Peoria

The Frenula are slender pieces of tissue to perform essential functions for you every day. They are the thinly stretched muscles that connect the upper gums to the upper lip and the tongue to the floor of the mouth. If the Frenula are too short, that means you may experience difficulties with eating and speaking. Amongst the day to day conditions, you may be more likely to develop conditions including gum recession and gapped teeth. In fact, in a growing child, a tongue-tie can even influence the proper development of the jaw bones. Dr.Burgardt can correct these conditions by performing a frenectomy.

SYMPTOMS OF FRENECTOMY

  • Issues with Speech
  • Difficulty Chewing Foods
  • Extension of the Tongue (lack of)
  • Lips not closing during rest
  • A gap between front teeth

A frenectomy can generally be performed very quickly and is a simple but effective soft tissue treatment that will give the lips and tongue a full, natural range of movement. Dr. Burgardt has extensive experience performing the treatment and can help patients acheive the results to speak and chew as desired.