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Gummy smile - short upper lip

  • 26-10-2021 2:08pm
    #1
    funkey_monkey
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    As per the title. I've never been able to close my mouth fully without effort. At rest there is at least a 10mm gap between upper and lower lips. When I smile the upper lip pulls upwards exposing a lot of my upper gum and it is something that I dislike greatly. I do have a weak lower jaw which might be part of the problem.

    I don't particularly want to get botox nor gum contouring as I just don't like the idea of them.

    What options do I have here?


    Thanks.



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  • #2
    funkey_monkey
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    Having read more into this, it would seem like it is actually lip incompetence (mentalis strain). Can this be corrected in adulthood?



  • #3
    funkey_monkey
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    Hi. Looking back into this. Is it an orthodontist referral I need?



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