I have an asymmetrical smile. Is this a muscle problem? (Photo)

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I've had this for years but it has become more obvious as more of my bottom teeth have begun to show. Basically I can only move the left side of my mouth down and the right side up.

Andrew Culbard, BDS · Answer

Hello, Many thanks for your question. 
It does appear that you have a muscular imbalance in your smile. 
This could be a weakness in a muscle or nerve on one side of the face, or an over compensation of a muscle. 
A consultation would be required to determine the correct course of treatment. Botox treatment could be considered in this scenario.

Nirav Patel, MDS, PhD · Answer

yes, it's because of asymmetry in muscle and its activity. You can visit a physiotherapist for muscle activity correction exercises. You can also take Botox for asymmetry correction, botox is not a permanent solution.

Pedro Paulino, DDS · Answer

She needs to be clinically evaluated, according to the image she presents facial paralysis of the facial muscles on only one side of the face.

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