Currently when I speak, my teeth don't show (think, Robin Williams). This makes it hard to pronounce words and I'll slur occasionally (very embarrassing). As a result, I don't smile much and so people assume I'm unhappy/insecure. It's hard to describe how frustrating and discouraging this is. I've had ortho work done and have a good bite now. I'm researching options to fix this and have consulted with two dentists so far. One suggests lengthening the front teeth by 3mm (which I don't think would suffice and it's not worth the $20+ bill) and another thinks jaw surgery might help. Other ideas This is something that's been bothering me deeply for decades (or since I can remember) and it would mean a lot for me to fix it. Anyone have experience with such a case (personally or know someone)? Ideas/suggestions to fix this? Combination ortho and cosmetic (lip lift? le fort 1?)? Speech therapy? Anything. I'm casting a wide net and want to get all options, so any ideas you have, please share.Attached is the biggest smile I can managed. And when I speak, can't see any teeth (+ annoying slurring occasionally). Arghhhhh.Thanks.
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I would get the impressions and not worry about my crowns coming off because this is not a very likely scenario. In my ten plus years of providing cosmetic dentistry, I have never weakened or dislodged a patients crowns by taking an impression. Your crowns were cemented to your teeth...
Based on your photo, I can definitely see why your dentist may have recommended removing your canine. I can tell you this ... I have had patients that want their teeth fixed quick fast and in a hurry, and I have removed one of their canines to make this happen. In these cases, I have...
Based on what i see on your pictures, the size of the teeth, does not look big according to the smile, so thats why if we perform a smile design, and also with x rays,make a lip line analysis, we can work out the way that smile would look more natural and also we can change shape,...