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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.
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".
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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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