How can I make my smile more attractive & natural? I look like I'm grimacing when I smile with my teeth.

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I've seen several highly-rated docs and gotten this feedback: - Orthodontist said my slight overbite wasn't even worth correcting - Maxillofacial surgeon said my facial measurements were standard and didn't recommend a jaw rotation - Plastic surgeon advised against a corner lip lift (chelsea grin effect) and recommended Botox The first 2 pics were taken 1 mo. after Botox, which didn't help with the shape of my smile at all. I'm desperate to smile confidently, and would love your (gentle) input!

Amy E. Hughes, DDS · Answer

Hi,I'm not sure I can help you, but wanted to reach out with my thoughts. First I think you have a great smile! I'm not noticing the "grimace" that you are talking about. Your teeth look unworn, white, straight and in alignment. I'm wondering if it's your upper lip that makes you think you look like you are grimacing(?) I'm only commenting on that because you have sought out some treatments for your upper lip. I'm curious if you have your upper lip augmented, if that would give you the look you are going for. If it's not your lip, and it's just your teeth, I would suggest going to a cosmetic dentist with some photos of smiles that you love, and see what they could do for you. This could be whitening, braces, veneers or a combination of the above. Many cosmetic dentists offer smile test drives so you could see what is possible before you commit to treatment. Hope this helped a little!

Bryan Brenner, DDS · Answer

First of all, from your photos, you have a beautiful smile. Depending on what it is you would like changed or what it is you are unhappy with, there are a couple of options. One option does involve orthodontist the other restorative, like Veneers. A lot depends on what your goals are. If you would like to know more specifically what that would entail from time and cost aspect, I would be happy to go over that with you. I offer free virtual consults through my website. Just click on the button on the upper right of each page and upload these same photos and details of what you would like changed and I will send you a video showing you what is possible and go over details like time frames and cost.

German Arzate, DDS - Account Suspended · Answer

braces or smile makeover
you have two options,the best one is to do braces and to bring that bite to a correct position,the situation is that at the end you will have a good oclusion,but you will still have the same teeth,with the same shape,size and color,and it will take up to 1 year aprox.now if you do not want to have braces or having braces is not part of your plans,
you can have a different alternative solution,which is Smilemakeover,where you will be having a full mouth change  in just a couple of days and change your life!,and you will certainly will have also good results with several techniques involved,and you will be changing shape,size and color.

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