| The muscles of the cheeks and lips
are attached to the gums and tissue of the mouth
by a piece of soft tissue called a frenum. Sometimes
a frenum can be attached too high on the gums causing
either recession or spaces between teeth. |
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In addition, there is another frenum under the tongue.
If this frenum is attached too close to the end of the
tongue it can adversely affect swallowing and speech.
Sometimes this is referred to as being "tongue-tied".
| A Frenectomy is a simple procedure
where either part or all of the frenum in question
is removed in order to return a healthy balance
to the mouth. |
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