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How Can A Wounded Frenulum Be Treated?

Hello, I've torn my frenelum about a week ago. But it's not torn all the way. It just has a whole that seems to have gotten larger since the incident. I began to put neosporin on it but I'm not sure of a proper way to clean it because water simply burns the wound.
Wed, 30 May 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Frenulum is a delicate structure and injury to it can cause swelling, ulceration and tear of the frenulum.
It has become larger as it is inflamed and it is causing swelling.
So my suggestion is to do cool compresses over it or do cool water rinses.
If it is painful you can apply Lidocaine gel over it.
You can also take Ibuprofen to reduce pain and inflammation.
Avoid spicy, hot and sharp foods.
In case if it still does not improve in a week consult an Oral Physician and get a Physical examination done.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Dr. Honey Arora
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How Can A Wounded Frenulum Be Treated?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Frenulum is a delicate structure and injury to it can cause swelling, ulceration and tear of the frenulum. It has become larger as it is inflamed and it is causing swelling. So my suggestion is to do cool compresses over it or do cool water rinses. If it is painful you can apply Lidocaine gel over it. You can also take Ibuprofen to reduce pain and inflammation. Avoid spicy, hot and sharp foods. In case if it still does not improve in a week consult an Oral Physician and get a Physical examination done. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Honey Arora