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Tour upper jaw is very small and underdeveloped.You should investigate Epigenetic Orthopedics to grow a full wide healthy smile as well as a better airway.
Hi mikawhale, Since you did not provide photos even for an initial assessment, the general answer to your question is that Lefort 1 involves bone repositioning (maxillary bone) while Lip Repositioning only involves the soft tissue. Lip repositioning is usually beneficial for mild cases (and it...
The shape of the lip does not change after the surgery for the gummy smile. It just brings the inside attachment of the lip lower on the gums to cover more of your gums and teeth. Regards Dr J
Hello, thank you for your inquiry! In order to fix this issue, one procedure that is recommended to patients is a lip lift. A lip lift is a surgical procedure that shortens the space between the nose and top of the lip (philtrum). This is recommended for patients who want to add height instead...
Lips often heal this way. You can ask your doctor for a kenalog (steroid) injection. A small amount of steroid (less than 0.1 cc) should soften that area.
Typically problems like yours are related to breathing and tongue position. Start treatment with an Oral Myofunctional Therapist who can then guide you to an educated airway dentist or orthodontist. Do not let anyone amputate teeth but you can consider Epigenetic Orthopedics with a DNA Appliance.
The labial frenum is usually at the center of the upper lip. If the fremum has a low attachment it can create at space between the upper two teeth or prevent the closure of a gap with orthodontics. Based on your photos it appears your teeth are off midline to the left. This could be corrected...
