Have you ever seen a smile where the two front teeth gap open around a thick band of tissue? Sometimes this gap can be caused by abnormally thick tissue between the upper front teeth. This tissue is called frenum (or frenulum), and most of the time needs to be removed in order to close the gap between those two front teeth. A frenectomy is a dental surgery for patients who have a gap between their upper two front teeth that may be caused by the frenum. When this tissue is thicker than normal, it can cause spacing between the upper two front teeth. We call this spacing a diastema. The frenectomy is a procedure that removes some of the tissue to allow the diastema to be closed and ultimately stabilize the teeth so the space can remain closed. Today, this procedure is usually performed by laser, and, while the word is weird, the procedure is a snap. Dr. Kemp may recommend a frenectomy to achieve optimal results from your orthodontic treatment. He'll work closely with your dentist and your periodontist or oral surgeon to be sure you get fantastic results that lead to your beautiful smile.
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