Fat smile with a relatively low body fat

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Im currently 19 years old and have double jaw surgery planned in about a year to correct an overbite but i dont think my overbite has to do much with the way my facial muscles pull when smiling. when i smile i get very fat cheeks with no definition in my smile creases with bags forming under my eyes. iv searched about my issue but i cant seem to find anything. what treatment should i undergo to fix this? ill provide my smile along with some smiles that i would want mine to look like.

Ira Shapira, DDS · Answer

I do no know if any of those pictures are actually you.It sounds like you have an underdeveloped maxilla that leads to recessive mandible.Do you snore or have sleep apnea?The mRNA version of the DNA Appliance can grow larger airway and enhance mandibular growth forward.  The neuromuscular orthotic will support the position when DNA Appliance is out.Can you avoid surgery?  Not enough info here but if you still need surgery the results will be much better.

Kourosh Maddahi, DDS · Answer

Hi:From the photo it seems that both your upper and lower teeth are not in the proper place, meaning they are too far back and need to be protruded.  The protrusion will help with the facial symmetry as well.  Sometimes full Mouth reconstruction with porcelain veneers and crowns can accomplish the same effect. However, wax up models have to be made to see if this is a correct option.Best,Dr. Maddahi

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