20+
years of experience
16,000+
Complex cases treated
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Toothsome is a specialist dental practice in Sydney providing carefully planned frenectomy treatment for patients with a tight frenum, gum pulling, lip restriction, tongue restriction or orthodontic concerns.
A frenectomy may be recommended when a small band of tissue in the mouth is pulling on the gums, affecting tooth position, contributing to a gap between teeth or restricting normal movement.
Dr Patty Chou provides specialist periodontal care with a calm, clear approach. You will be told what is happening, why a frenectomy may be needed and what to expect before, during and after treatment.
Dr Patty Chou is a Specialist Periodontist with over 15 years of specialist experience in gum health, periodontal surgery, gum grafting, dental implants and complex gum treatment.
Her practice includes frenectomy, crown lengthening, gum disease treatment, gum grafting, periodontal regeneration and implant-related procedures.
20+
years of surgical experience
A tight frenum can place pressure on the gumline, affect tooth position or make orthodontic and periodontal treatment less stable. A frenectomy assessment helps confirm whether the frenum is causing a problem and whether treatment is needed.
16,000+
Complex cases treated
A frenum is a small band of tissue that connects the lips, cheeks or tongue to nearby gum tissue. In many people, it causes no problems. In some cases, it can be too tight, too thick or attached too close to the gumline.
When this happens, the frenum may pull on the gums, contribute to gum recession, affect tooth spacing or restrict normal lip or tongue movement.
A proper assessment helps determine whether a frenectomy is suitable, whether the frenum is affecting your teeth or gums and whether treatment should be done before, during or after orthodontic or periodontal care.
If a tight frenum is pulling on the gums, affecting tooth position or restricting movement, a frenectomy may help improve comfort, stability and long-term gum health.
Your gums, teeth or frenum may need assessment if you notice:
A tight band of tissue pulling on the gumline, causing gum irritation, recession or discomfort when you move your lip.
A gap between the front teeth where the lip frenum sits low or thick between the teeth.
Restricted lip or tongue movement that affects comfort, cleaning, speech, eating or orthodontic treatment planning.
Every case starts with an assessment. Dr Patty Chou will review your gum health, examine the frenum attachment and check whether it is affecting your teeth, gums, movement or treatment plan.
If a frenectomy is recommended, you will be told why it is needed, what tissue is involved and how the procedure fits into your wider dental, orthodontic or periodontal care.
Frenectomy treatment is planned around your comfort. Depending on your case, this may involve local anaesthetic and, where suitable, sedation options. Dr Chou will explain the most appropriate option before treatment begins.
The tight frenum is carefully released or reshaped to reduce pulling on the gums, lips or tongue. The exact technique depends on the location of the frenum and the reason for treatment.
After frenectomy treatment, you will be given clear after-care instructions to support healing. This may include guidance on cleaning, eating, tenderness, movement, exercises and when to return for review.
If something isn’t clear or you’d like more information, contact the clinic and our team will be happy to help. We can answer general questions, explain what different options involve, and clarify what steps may be appropriate based on your situation.
Just tell us what you’re dealing with and where you’re based. If you’re unsure what to book, we’ll guide you to the best first step.
