Do I need a frenectomy? When I smile my upper teeth are less visible. (photo)

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...