Can braces with extractions improve my side profile and gummy smile?

Doctor's Answer

It is difficult for us to commit to the diagnosis of the skeletal profile without tracing the lateral cephalomogram that you have provided for us.

But from the general profile, you have a slightly longer mid-face with procumbent front teeth. With the help of orthodontics (aligners / conventional braces), the retraction of the splayed front teeth may help to reduce the fullness of the soft tissue, and thereby reduce the prominence of the bimaxillary profile.

However seeing as how the amount of front teeth show is quite prominent, the gummy smile will not be adequately masked. Typically, bi-maxillary protrusion of similar presentations may require surgical intervention to correct the vertical excess.

It would be best to seek a consultation so that your doctor is able to understand your treatment expectation.

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