Upper teeth do not show when I smile. Is it possible to fix this? (Photo)

May 9, 2024
Asked By:harry7777 in England, United Kingdom

My teeth don’t show at all when I smile/talk/laugh and don’t even know where to begin with what might help with this. I would love to have an aesthetically pleasing smile where my teeth show, as I’ve had braces so my teeth are straight but this has been of no benefit as you can’t see my teeth. I’ve never seen anyone else who seems to have this problem, including my family. A dentist suggested this could be a jaw issue. Attached show me “smiling” as far as possible for me to do.

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May 13, 2024

Answer: Maxillary Vertical Hypoplasia_Short Face Syndrome

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David Bell, DDS, MDBoard Certified Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
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May 13, 2024

Answer: Maxillary Vertical Hypoplasia_Short Face Syndrome

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David Bell, DDS, MDBoard Certified Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
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May 16, 2024

Answer: Double jaw surgery

Eren Pera, DDS, MScOral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
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May 16, 2024

Answer: Double jaw surgery

Eren Pera, DDS, MScOral & Maxillofacial Surgeon

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