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What Can Be Done to Fix my Uneven Lips/smile? (photo)
The left side of my smile is very 'sharp' and distinct, which I love. The right side of my smile is very 'round' and low in comparison to the left side. The unsymmetrical nature of my lips/smile is driving me crazy, to the point where I will only take pictures form my left side or be forced to photoshop my photos to no end. Is there any surgery that could help?
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Tiffani550
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4 Ways To Fix An Uneven Smile.
Many times an uneven smile (and lips) are caused by an unequal amount of lip support because of misshaped, rotated, or malpositioned teeth. Teeth support the lips the way a scaffold supports a building. So here are 4 ways we can fix an uneven smile:
1. Orthodontics. Conventional fixed orthodontics (which is what you have by your photo) has become less necessary, as great results are now being accomplished with Invisalign (clear removable aligner therapy) which are less noticeable...
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Uneven lip line with smile solutions
I do believe that this question is better answered after all of the ortho brackets are removed. However the muscular pull of some mid face muscles like the zygomaticus minor, nasalis, and the depressor anguli otis all work together to make the oral commisure shape on each side of your mouth. The use of botox is a new way to manage these muscles so that the symmetry could be dialed into a better "match". The botox is not permanent so it will wear off in 3-6 months and the process could take...
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Wichita Cosmetic Dentist
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Symetry of the smile
Symetrical ideal smile is something that everybody is striving for in dentistry. Sometimes teeth or dental related problems can affect the expression of our face and smile, but I just want to remind you that there are other factors and it is not necesary related to the teeth. Musculature of our face, tonus and range of function are directly related with nervous system. Certain neurological symptoms manifest themselves as asymetry on the face. Also, if you would look at the...
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How to Fix an Uneven Lip/Smile
Thank you for the photos, however it is impossible to tell what is going on while you still have the braces on your teeth. Make sure you make your concerns known to your dentist as well as your orthodontist BEFORE they complete your orthodontic treatment. They might be able to do something with the braces.
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