Why there is lack of tooth display in my upper teeth? (Photo)

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When I smile I feel like I am pulling and turning my upper lip inside too much it feels forced, and my nose also becomes too big. Even when I talk my upper lip seems to have lesser mobility as compared to my lower lip. Please suggest to me what procedures I can look into and suggestions. this is something that has bothered me for years. One thing I noticed if I lift my nose a little smiling feels natural upper lip feels more mobile and open and I feel I am smiling fully , I have added pics.

Nirav Patel, MDS, PhD · Answer

It's very difficult to comment on that without clinical records and evaluation. For that cephalometric and soft tissue analysis is a must. It's my advice to visit an orthodontist who is into cosmetic dentistry.

German Arzate, DDS - Account Suspended · Answer

Braces or Smilemakeover can be your solution

Cases like yours can be improved with Braces, you will make your teeth look more nice and even but at the end you will have the same teeth with the same shape size and color, thats why if you want to have a really big change you should think about making a Smilemakeover with zyrcoina crowns or veneers, this will improve the shape size and even color,that will make you love your smile and have the results you are looking for.

Katherine Ahn (Wallace), DDS - Account Suspended · Answer

Hello!You actually have a smile that most people would be happy with. This tells me that you are highly aware of yourself and your body. With this said, I do understand what you are describing here bc I have the same concerns about my smile. The most likely reason why you are feeling this is bc you may have restricted frenum of your lips and possibly your tongue, these fascial restrictions impact or interfere with the development of our jaws and faces. When our upper jaw is a underdeveloped, your smile will be affected. You can search online for myofunctional therapy, a combination of orofacial myofunctional therapy, frenectomy may help you feel less “restricted” in your function. Jaw development with an appliance like Homeoblock may also be helpful but none of these therapy options can be considered without proper diagnostic workup and exam. All the best to you! Dr Ahn

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