My labial frenum is off center and lines up over my front right tooth instead of between my teeth and it makes my whole upper lip sit off center. Can the labial frenum be centered and would the make my lip also be centered? (Pictures attached)
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Dear Bxox8284,
Thanks for sharing your photo. You have a beautiful smile but I see your concern.
This asymmetry maybe due to underlying:volume concerns, short gum or lip length, or dynamic muscle differences. Consider:
Fillers
Injectable muscle relaxer: Botox, Dysport, Jeuveau
Sur...
Hi there, thanks for reaching out. Generally I consider the thin upper lip and 'gummy' smile to be most reliably treated with non-surgical options using a combination of botox and filler. In my experience, generally 1 syringe of filler is enough to give you fuller lips. Your provider...
Yes, botox is an effective and cost efficient treatment for a gummy smile. It only requires a few units of botox on each side to provide a degree of relaxation to the upper lip. However, as you know, the treatment will need to be repeated every 3-4 months. A more permanent solution may require...
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