What can I do to correct excess upper lip hiding teeth when smiling? (photos)

October 5, 2023
Asked By:Intellectual639566 in England, United Kingdom

Whenever I smile the ?mucosa of my upper lip hides the top teeth. I used to have an “underbite” where the bottom row of my teeth would sit in front of the top. This was treated with braces and elastics. Just wanted to see what options are available. I have attached photos

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Answers (3)

From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
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October 16, 2023

Answer: Central lip elevation

Ruslan Zhuravsky, DOFacial Plastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
MOST RECENT
October 16, 2023

Answer: Central lip elevation

Ruslan Zhuravsky, DOFacial Plastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
October 7, 2023

Answer: Lip lift

Zoran Potparic, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
October 7, 2023

Answer: Lip lift

Zoran Potparic, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
October 6, 2023

Answer: 3D lip lift

Randal Haworth, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
October 6, 2023

Answer: 3D lip lift

Randal Haworth, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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