Will a Frenectomy Change the Look of my Smile?

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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.

Brian Dorfman, MD, DMD · Answer

The Frenectomy will address the spacing between your front teeth if you have orthodontics, but will not change your smile very much.  The double lip appearance may be from a skeletal abnormality, but this cant be determined from the photo you have presented.  Seek the advice of a Board Certified Oral and Maxillofacial surgeon before having this lip surgery performed to make sure you are addressing the correct issue

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