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I want my teeth to show when I smile. Lip lift, or Veneers? (photos)

james8zaqJan 6, 2020
My upper teeth don't show when I smile or talk. I have a big Italian nose haha - and I think my lower nasal spine is getting in the way of my lip when I smile. I may need more than a conventional lip lift because It seems that the bone (or nasal spine) above my Frenum is getting in the way. I am also looking into veneers. What are your suggestions? Thank you

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Dr. Gary Linkov, MD
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