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I can't show too much teeth when I smile! What should I do? (Photo)

November 1, 2024
Asked By:Davidjd10 in Rio Grande do Sul, Brasil

I can't show too much teeth when I smile, and I want to know what procedure I should do. My teeth are straight, I have a good bone structure, and the distance between the nose and upper lip are normal. There is any procedure that I can do inside the mouth to give more movement for my lip?

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