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My dentist told me that a frenectomy will help my smile. when i smile the corners of go up, but the middle upper lip doesn't, so my teeth don't show ?

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Dr. Arnold Malerman answered

Perhaps: If frenulum is short, a frenectomy may help. If cause is neurologic or muscular, it will not. A second opinion by an Oral Surgeon or a Periodontist may be in order.

Dr Davantzis agreed

Answered 7/1/2016

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Possibly: You just may have a low lip line.. not uncommon. Unknown if the frenectomy will help... it can't hurt your smile.

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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A member asked:

My dentist told me that a frenectomy will help my smile. when i smile the corners of go up, but the middle upper lip doesn't, so my teeth don't show ?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Arnold Malerman answered

Dr Davantzis agreed

Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Dr Chuu agreed

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