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Will Invisalign help with my gummy smile and small teeth? (photos)

tenfun01Sep 30, 2020
My bottom teeth seem to be normal but my top teeth are small. I also have a gummy smile and hoping that Invisalign will slightly help with this. My orthodontist also suggest gum contouring after Invisalign.

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Dr. Eric Johnson, DMD
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Answered on Oct 19, 2020
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