Frenectomy is a surgical procedure that is undertaken to remove frenulum.
Usually undertaken in the mouth, in this procedure, frenum, an oral organ present in the tooth & gums and responsible for impairing oral function is detached.
There are different types of frenulum present in brain, digestive tract, mouth, penile and vulvular regions.
Frenulum restricts the free movement of the tongue and the surgical procedure helps greatly in improving speech, swallowing of food items and movement of the tooth and the gums.
If the bleeding persists, consult a doctor as soon as possible.
It takes less than half an hour to complete the surgery.
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