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Will a Frenectomy Change the Look of my Smile?

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silvershadeJan 7, 2013
Ive always had a funny smile, my upper teeth doesnt show much. I got braces now for my spacing & I'm going to get a frenectomy when they come off. Thing is Im also planning to do a corrective surgery for my slight double lip problem. Will the removal of my upper frenulum solve this double-lip issue? If not should I do the cosmetic surgery 1st anyway? Please advice.

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Dr. Brian Dorfman, MD, DMD
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