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Lip repositioning for tooth show?

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Reserved804246May 16, 2023

I know that lip repositioning is traditionally done to decrease gingival show, is there a way to do the opposite if one wants to increase gingival show? I want my gums to show more when I smile.

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If you cancel within an hour, you never received services, and there was no inconvenience to the docs office - other than losing you as a patient. The practice manager should see things your way, in my opinion. Hope this helps! Dr Joseph

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