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Is my gummy smile because of short upper lip or vertical maxillary excess? (Photo)

April 12, 2019
Asked By:Axel7 in California, CA

I used to have an overbite with a gummy smile and after wearing braces (and retainers) for a long time, finally my bite has been corrected but my gummy smile hasn't improved at all. My orthodontist said that I had a "short upper lip" and that I needed a "lip lengthening" procedure. Was she correct? What is the best permanent option for me?

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