I split my frenulum! the web that attaches the upper lip to the gums what should i do?

Rinses, cold : Generally these injuries do not require sutures. Frequent mouth rinses with a dilute saline solution to prevent food material from becoming stuck in the wound is adequate to prevent infection. Avoid playing with the area with your tongue. External cold compress may be helpful as well. If bleeding persists over an hour or two, go to the er.

Frenum injury: These types of situations generally heal quickly and without complications on their own. Keep your mouth clean rinsing after meals or snacks and avoid spicy and acidic foods. If necessary, you can see your own dentist for any other questions or problems.

Caution: Tearing the frenum is not an uncommon injury. It is not uncommon to have dentist perform a frenectomy at that site for several reasons. You can treat the site with caution. Avoid bumping area, rinse with salt water, ice area to limit swelling and take Ibuprofen for pain and inflammation. What we tell our surgery patients. Your other option is to see dentist for sutures or other treatments.

Probably nothing: Since i just saw the question, you did this a little while ago. It will heal. A problem could arise if the healing sets up a scar type situation that constricts the tissue there. Then, you may need a dentist to surgically relieve the tension in the area.

Nothing: It will heal without causing any future problems.

Heals on its own: Its a non functional body part and should heal on its own in a week or two

Nothing: it will heal by itself, warm saltwater rinses may help.

No treatment is need: It sure sounds painful, but thankfully, the mouth heals very quickly so the discomfort has probably subsided in a few days. Rinse with worm salt water 3X per day. Take care.

See a dentist: to make it sure that the trauma didn't cause tearing in the wrong direction. There are cases that Frenectomy is done to prevent gingival recession and aid in closing a diastema or space between the teeth. It can best be performed with a laser.

Trauma: Let a Doctor who treats oral trauma, your family Dentist or a specialist Oral Surgeon, evaluate you to see if you need treatment or observation.