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Can I fix my small smile? (Photo)

kitocatFeb 7, 2017
One pic is laughing, one is regular teeth smile. I've always hated my smile because my mouth is so small. I'd love a wide smile where my upper lip doesn't run toward my nose so much. I'm embarrassed to laugh because I hate the way my smile looks when I do. Teeth are pretty straight, never had braces.

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Dr. Maryam Talaie, DDS
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Answered on Feb 12, 2017
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Dr. Kourosh Maddahi, DDS
Dentist
Answered on Feb 10, 2017
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