I love my teeth but I hate that they don’t show when I talk, smile or laugh. I went to an orthodontist, I am not a candidate for braces or veneers due to the root of my teeth being so short. Ortho recommended Botox around my lips but I was told that would not help show my teeth. The other option was jaw surgery to lower my jaw but was told that would not be recommended. I have updated this question due to doctors asking if I have had fillers. I have never had filler or Botox or any other procedure done.
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The distance of 20 millimeters is much too long. The ideal distance is 12-14 millimeters and I would recommend a lip lift. A lip lift does 4 things: shortens the distance between your nose and upper lip, increases the mucosa of the upper lip, increases the incisor show and pulls up the c...
A surgical lip lift can shorten the distance between the lip and the nose, resulting in improved definition of the lip border and columns, and increased tooth show. Anyone interested in this procedure should consult with a facial plastic surgeon. During the consultation, all treatment options ...
You should get a lip lift if you are looking for more teeth show, fillers can be used however to help ever the lips as well with botox as a lip flip. see an expert. Best, Dr. Emer.