Upper lip and gum.

[sara]

Hi, new here, just wanted to ask about that bit that connects the upper lip and gum (thats the tecnical term right? lol) It looks and feels like there is a skin tag there. Can that happen? Also, if i said about it to my dentist could he remove it for me?
Thanks in advance.

 

[RP]

Haha- it's called the maxillary labial frenum and I've read that frenal tags are pretty common and you can leave it alone if it's not causing any problems.

I had a frenulectomy- removed- it was "prominent" I had a gap between my two front teeth and that thingy over grew and got in the way of closing the space. Had it done by laser (no stitches) which I would highly recommend over cut and sew. Procedure was painless, with local and quick, recovery- stung quite a bit, used an oral gel and salt water rinses and it healed pretty quick.

I don't miss it, it is a lot easier to brush my front teeth at the gumline now. And no space with some nice crowns.

rp

 

[comfortdentist]

To add to what RP said the only time you need to remove it is if the frenum ( skin tag) is attached close to the edge of your tooth and causing the gum to pull away from your tooth.