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Can jaw misalignment cause you to have a gummy smile?
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To possibilities: A high lip line or too much gum around your teeth. Have a dentist take a look.
Answered 6/23/2013
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Gummy smile: Certainly. This is called maxillary excess and can be improved by re-positioning it surgically.
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