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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Answer: Maxillary Vertical Hypoplasia_Short Face Syndrome
Your concern about your lower jaw being recessed vs. a deep labiomental fold, together with your concern about a lack of projection of your midface are intimately related. Indeed, you are describing a facial growth pattern that can be optimized with orthognathic surgery.
The facial photos that...
2nd revision jaw surgery is possible. Are you in communication with your surgeon and orthodontist to decide on this? Have you undergone orthodontic treatment before the surgery? If you haven't had orthodontic treatment, the 'minor gap' you mentioned may be due to improper occlusion. Revision...
A third jaw surgery is possible. For this to be successful, there needs to be a clearly defined goal that is agreed upon between you, your surgeon, and your orthodontist. The surgery needs to be performed by an expert surgeon.
In almost every case, attempting to camouflage an open bite with...