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What can I do to widen my smile (without veneers) so that my back teeth will show when I smile? (photo)

January 14, 2018
Asked By:marymaryhd in Boston, MA

I hate my narrow smile, you can only see 6 teeth with I smile and I really want a more prominent or "full" look when smiling. Can visalign do this? Thanks!

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January 19, 2018

Answer: Narrow smile

Nirav Patel, MDS, PhD
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January 19, 2018

Answer: Narrow smile

Nirav Patel, MDS, PhD
January 22, 2018

Answer: No preparation veneers

Joseph Goodman, DDS, DMD
January 22, 2018

Answer: No preparation veneers

Joseph Goodman, DDS, DMD
January 18, 2018

Answer: Smile widening

Patric Cohen, DDS, FAGD
January 18, 2018

Answer: Smile widening

Patric Cohen, DDS, FAGD

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January 17, 2018

Answer: Widening the smile

Kourosh Maddahi, DDS
January 17, 2018

Answer: Widening the smile

Kourosh Maddahi, DDS
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