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How can I fix a low smile line and have more teeth show? (photos)

sweetlikecnmOct 22, 2023
I am looking to undergo a procedure to show more of my teeth when I smile and raise my smile line. I researched and found that the most common way to do this is a lip lift. However I don’t think there is enough space between my lip and nose for a lip lift to be the appropriate procedure. Based on the photos, what options do I have to show more of my teeth and which one would be ideal?

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