Could i have a labial frenectomy treatment to remove frenum creating my gap

Q. Hi there, I have a diastema at the front of my upper teeth and I believe this is being caused by my labial frenum being too low on my gums. I was wondering whether I could ask my dentist to perform a labial frenectomy to remove the frenum creating my gap. If so how much would this cost in the UK? and would it help my gap in the long run?, Thanks,

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Removal of the frenum is usually carried out after closure of a distema by orthodontic means.

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April 20th, 2011 at 08:47 PM
nina Says :

My sons dentist told him he needs his labial frenum cut or he will lose his front teeth..Is this true?

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