Frenectomies are surgical procedures used to correct a frenulum that is too tight or improperly attached, which can cause restrictions in movement. Commonly performed in the mouth, this procedure involves cutting the small fold of tissue that connects the tongue to the floor of the mouth (tongue-tie) or the lip to the gum (lip-tie). Frenectomies can significantly improve functions such as speaking, eating, and in infants, breastfeeding. This simple, often quick procedure is usually performed with local anesthesia and can provide immediate relief and enhanced mobility.