I had braces in 5th grade and got them off in 9th. My teeth were flared out when the braces came off. I didn't get extractions because they said I needed it but it would be okay if I didn't get any teeth taken out. My smile extends outwards on one side and not the other, does that have something to do with braces and not having enough room on my mouth ? And my lip on the bottom protrudes outwards farther than my top lip. Is there anyway this can be fixed. Thanks.
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It does not appear that you are smiling as much as you really COULD, so any advice may be incomplete. Porcelain veneers are likely the best option. A "normal" smile has the corners of the mouth curl up a bit and the upper lip raises to display most of the tooth, often to the gum-line....
When midlines are off by as much as an entire tooth, this usually indicates a missing tooth to one side. Sometimes braces are used to make things straight, but the missing tooth is not addressed. The space is filled in by moving the teeth, but the midline is off. Opening the...
Releasing a frenum is common, often using a laser with very little post operative discomfort. It has helped many people with their smile, by allowing lips to move more or to decrease pressure between teeth that created a space. I would say "go for it"!