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  1. What a Frenectomy is and Why Your Child Might Need One

    Apr 19, 2011 · A frenectomy is simply the removal of a frenum in the mouth. A frenum is a muscular attachment between two tissues. There are two frena (the plural form of frenum) in …

  2. At What Age Does a Child Need a Frenectomy? - Oral Answers

    Obviously, other valid reasons to perform a labial frenectomy earlier are if the frenum is causing the child pain or making it difficult to speak or eat. Conclusion To recap, a child should only get …

  3. Three Videos of Laser Lingual Frenectomy Procedures

    Lingual Frenectomy Videos This first one shows a young girl getting a lingual frenectomy. The dentist is using an ER:YAG laser to perform the lingual frenectomy procedure. Notice that all …

  4. Is a Labial Frenectomy Necessary After Braces? - Oral Answers

    Therefore a frenectomy before treatment is contraindicated, and a post-treatment frenectomy should be attempted only if a continued tendency of the diastema to reopen and unresolved …

  5. Comments on: What a Frenectomy is and Why Your Child Might …

    The article is very nicely put forward and very easy to understand. I am a periodontist and appreciate your effort in increasing awareness among patients. I have treated many child …

  6. A Popping Click When You Open Your Jaw Is Pretty Common

    Sep 19, 2011 · If you experience a popping sound, a grating sound, or a click when you open your mouth, you’re not alone. Many people have slight problems with their jaw joint, which is …

  7. Comments on: Is a Labial Frenectomy Necessary After Braces?

    Thanks for bringing up this important dental topic! While procedures like a labial frenectomy can aid post-braces treatment, it’s always helpful to stay informed about medical and legal …

  8. Dental Gingival Retraction Cord: What It Is and Why We Use It

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  9. Frenectomy | Oral Answers

    Is a Labial Frenectomy Necessary After Braces? Tom Draper -Jan 12, 2011 60 Anatomy

  10. Anatomy | Oral Answers

    Is a Labial Frenectomy Necessary After Braces? Tom Draper -Jan 12, 2011 Anatomy