Some gum diseases require surgical treatment that aims to eliminate the complications caused by gum disease, such as regrowth of damaged bone and tissue, preventing tooth loss, reducing gum gaps between teeth, and reshaping the jawbone to reduce the risk of bacteria growing in bone cracks. Gum surgery depends on the type and severity of gum disease.
The frenulum is part of the normal anatomy of the mouth and is connected to the muscles in the lip or tongue. During an examination of the mouth, the doctor or the patient does not give it any importance, but it has been found that an abnormal frenulum may indicate the presence of a problem.