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How can I fix my gummy smile? It makes me feel ugly, and I hate smiling (Photo)

badteethh
Hi, I wanted to ask what would be the best treatment for my teeth, I think I have overbite, and I really hate my gummy smile, but my teeth are not short, I'm hesitant about surgery. I'm going to get braces soon, are the braces enough to fix the problem? Do you think my upper jaw is the problem with my weak jawline also shown in the picture? I'm 21. I'm scared that my orthodontist won't understand or, won't treat my gummy smile, do braces actually pull back the upper part? will they fix it?

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