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Can a short upper jaw be corrected?

nightlencerMar 11, 2015
I have a short upper jaw. My teeth don't show a lot when I smile and my it is very unattractive. I was wondering if it could be corrected. Thanks!

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Dr. Majid Jamali, DMD
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Answered on Mar 12, 2015
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Dr. Gerald Wittenberg, MSc, DMD (retired)
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Answered on Mar 12, 2015
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