Can't close my mouth, what are my options? 1 year into braces, what can I do to fix this? (photos)

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My lips are naturally open and have been even before I got my braces. I've been wearing my braces for a year and the teeth that were protruding the most have been pushed back, however I still can't close my mouth. I don't know if I still have overbite or if my top lip is just too short. Could it be my chin too? My dentist doesn't know what to do and told me I should wait and see. What can I do to solve this problem?

Ira Shapira, DDS (in memoriam) · Answer

The issues are a narrow underdeveloped maxilla, a small airway, a recessive chin and I suspect a deviate swallow.  Ideally, expansion orthodontics/orthopedics would have been done prior to 8 years of age.  As an adult the DNA Appliance is an excellent approach that gives lifetime benefits!
These changes can all be addressed with Epigenetic orthopedics with the DNA Appliance which gives 3 dimensional growth of the maxilla creating a better airway for life and allowing the mandible to advance creating a better airway for life thru a process called Pneumopedics.
This will improve lip closure, profile and facial appearance.  It will also create a full wide healthy smile.Ira L Shapira DDS, D,ABDSM, D,AAPM, FICCMO
Past Chair, Alliance of TMD Organizations
Diplomat,  Academy of Integrative Pain Management
Diplomate, American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine
Regent & Fellow, International College of CranioMandibular Orthopedics
Board Eligible, American Academy of CranioFacial Pain
Dental Section Editor, Sleep & Health JournalMember Cranio Editorial Board, Journal of Craniomandibular and Sleep Practice
Member, American Equilibration Society
Member, Academy of Applied Myofunctional SciencesMember, Academy of Cosmetic DentistryLife Member, American Dental Association

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