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Post by bonn1098 on Apr 18, 2006 10:35:20 GMT -4
My daughters dentist wants to clip the tissue between her upper lip and gum to prevent her front teeth from developing a space in them. She is 7 years old. Is this a necessary procedure or will it cause her undue pain and stress?
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Post by Daniel Ravel DDS, FAAPD on Apr 18, 2006 19:06:53 GMT -4
Dear bonn1098,
Many orthodontists discourage cutting the upper frenum at an early age because the area can scar and CAUSE difficulty later on when the adult teeth need to be moved together orthodontically.
To see what I mean, just ask your local orthodontist.
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