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My daughter torn her upper lip frelum it has left loose skin hanging inbetween her teeth will this heal or be left with a point of gum hanging ?

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Did a doctor: Did a doctor examine the area? If not should be to make sure it heals right.

Answered 8/3/2013

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Will likely heal: And contract to the point it will need no further care. It used to be a common practice for nurse midwives to cut the frenulum in children who had difficulties latching onto a nipple and improve ability to nurse. In most instances, these healed uneventfully.

Answered 1/2/2015

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Should be fine: This happens frequently.Most will self heal and the remnants will become smaller over a few days to weeks.

Answered 2/14/2022

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