Posts Tagged ‘Lip repositioning’

I Have A Common Problem, Which Is A Gummy Smile. What Type Of Cosmetic Treatment Should I Opt For?

Tuesday, November 12th, 2013
Q.

Hi there. I have a common problem it would seem, which is a gummy smile.
I am trying to establish all of the options and then which is the best one for me.
I have seen two different dentists and they don’t seem to have all of the facts. They only seem to think that veneers are the answer; they weren’t aware of any other options/solutions.
But from investigation, there seem to be the following solutions: Lip repositioning surgery and/or Botox, Orthodontic treatment, Orthognathic surgery, Crown lengthening and veneers afterwards and gum removal by laser or scalpel.  I am currently having orthodontic treatment, as I was led to believe this would solve the problem. The orthodontist has now told me that it can’t, so I need to seek other solutions. I have had lip repositioning surgery (badly), but this did not work; neither did the Botox for very long. Plus these are both temporary solutions.
Are there any other solutions out there? And who can I consult with to get an overview of all of the options? The two dentists I’ve seen so far were only able to consult on veneers really.
Thanks ever so much for your time and response. All the best.


Dr Mark Hughes Harley Street Dental Studio 52 Harley Street, London W1G 9PY Web: www.harleystreetdentalstudio.com Tel: 020 7636 5981 View My Profile Dr Hughes

Is it possible to get lip repositioning for my bottom lip?

Friday, November 30th, 2012
Q.

Hello, i was wondering is it possible to get lip repositioning surgery for the bottom lip, i see a lot of queries about gummy smiles and upper lips but nothing about bottom lips in relation to surgery. i have lip incompetence, and when my mouth is at rest there is a noticeable gap between my two lips. i was wondering if anything can be done about this and what would it cost. i have a slight overbite which i will be getting surgery for nezt year but im worried about what my lips will look like once its done. will it look worse or slightly better. either way any information you can give me would be appreciated. thank you for answering


Dr Mark Hughes Harley Street Dental Studio 52 Harley Street, London W1G 9PY Web: www.harleystreetdentalstudio.com Tel: 020 7636 5981 View My Profile Dr Hughes