What is causing these shadows above my mouth and how do I fix it? (Photos)

April 17, 2025
Asked By:missminny621 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina

My upper gum area seems to protrude out more than most people’s, causing the shadows I’m showing here. However, none of my dentists or orthodontists have ever said anything about it, so I’m not sure if it is that my mouth is over projected or that my midface is sunken…or maybe something else? What do you think is the cause and what can I do about it? (Female in my 20s. I’ve had some cheek filler.)

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Answers (5)

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April 22, 2025

Answer: Potential Causes and Solutions for Shadows Above the Mouth

April 22, 2025

Answer: Potential Causes and Solutions for Shadows Above the Mouth

April 22, 2025

Answer: Unhappy with the face

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Answer: Unhappy with the face

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