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An overbite (technically called a Class II malocclusion) often is an unbalanced jaw relationship caused by an "underdeveloped" or undersized mandible (lower jaw) or "overdeveloped" maxilla (upper jaw) which has an effect on facial aesthetics, including "lip competence" (lip size and position). These patients tend to have a more prominent upper lip with the lower lip appearing more retruded and less full. In profile this can also appear strange with the upper lip "sticking out" over the lower lip which appears smaller. Restoring a normal jaw relationship often restores balance to the lip relationship as well. This can be accomplished with orthodontics and/or orthodontic surgery (orthognathic surgery) where jaw positions are restored to a normal relationship. A mistake can be made in addressing the lip appearance orsize without addressing the underlying skeletal relationship. Read the attached article regarding "Dento-Facial Aesthetics" for more information.
Strawberry, I agree with Dr. Timmerman. From the photos shown it is hard to say exactly what the cause is -- dental or skeletal. What that means is: Dental -- your teeth have shifted or aren't in exactly the right place. Skeletal -- your jaw grew in a way that causes your...
It does not appear that you are smiling as much as you really COULD, so any advice may be incomplete. Porcelain veneers are likely the best option. A "normal" smile has the corners of the mouth curl up a bit and the upper lip raises to display most of the tooth, often to the gum-line....
When midlines are off by as much as an entire tooth, this usually indicates a missing tooth to one side. Sometimes braces are used to make things straight, but the missing tooth is not addressed. The space is filled in by moving the teeth, but the midline is off. Opening the...
