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How can I fix lower smile line? (Photo)

Exuberant239170May 30, 2022
Hello, I have a low smile line where my gums don’t show when I smile. I have to use more muscle to show teeth, which forces me to over smile sometimes. I looked around and noticed a lip lift could be an option, but the distance between my nose and upper lip is already short. How else can I make my smile more full?

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