Will cutting lip frenulum help with more teeth show? (Photos)

Question

I have what I think is a lip tie, I’d like to see if I’m correct about this, I’ve added some pictures. I’ve always felt some restriction above my upper lip where the frenulum is, and it makes me not be able to show much teeth when I smile and talk. Will cutting my frenulum help with less restricted movements and help to show more teeth or will I need a lip lift for this? I already have full lips so am wary about a lip lift.

Georgios Orfaniotis MD, FRCS(Plast) · Answer

Hi there. You have a low labial frenulum, aka lip tie. Releasing the lip tie on its own won't help with tooth show. A lip lift can help you increase the tooth display but It's not possible to say from the pictures whether you are a good candidate on not. If you however undergo a lip lift then you may benefit from a lip tie release at the same time. This will allow more freedom in lifting and everting your upper lip and eventually increase your tooth show. I hope this helps.

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for sharing your question. I do not feel as if cutting your frenulum will materially impact your tooth show.  Hope this helps.

Will cutting lip frenulum help with more teeth show? (Photos)

Answers (2)

More Lip Lift Questions

Will cutting lip frenulum help with more teeth show? (Photos)

Answers (2)

More Lip Lift Questions

Am I a good candidate for a lip lift to correct tooth show and line under nose when smiling?

Does the spot where my philtrum connects to my nose being very raised make me a bad candidate for a lip lift? (Photos)

What is the lip texture/appearance after V-Y plasty?