Treatment of frenulum / frenulum lip in adults
Detailed preliminary examination
Before the doctor’s appointment
Examination, preparation, support and follow-up care by specialized professionals before and after the doctor’s visit are expressly recommended in order to achieve an optimal treatment result.
visit to the doctor
When you visit the practice, it is checked whether the tongue or lip frenulum is too tight. Depending on the dental diagnosis, an explanation follows as to whether any problems with speaking, eating, drinking or breathing are related to the tongue or lip ligament. We will then advise you on how to proceed. In adults, a tongue strap that is too short for mouth breathing can lead to snoring, tension in the neck area and even migraines.
treatment after diagnosis
If treatment is appropriate, we will first discuss the general health situation with you and explain the specific procedure. Depending on the age and desire, a local anesthetic is then introduced using an injection and the tongue or lip ligament is operated on and stitched up vertically.
exercises and aftercare
In order to achieve an optimal end result, we recommend carrying out exercises under supervision and supervision before and after the operation to ensure a stable interaction between the tongue/lip ligament and the surrounding muscles and tendons. These exercises focus on tongue function, tongue rest position, nasal breathing and proper swallowing. Snoring, tension and migraine attacks subside. Speech exercises are also recommended to permanently strengthen the tongue/lips and palate. If complications arise after the procedure, our team of doctors will be happy to help you.
