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From the Oxford American Handbook of Clinical Dentistry: Competent lips Lips meet with <2 mm of interlabial gap at rest. Incompetent lips Lips meet with >2 mm of interlabial gap at rest. http://books.google.com/books?id=lksG08hp1sgC&pg=PT161&lpg=PT161&dq=normal+interlabial+gap&source...

So the question is why do I have an interlabial gap of 7mm and not the normal of 4mm? The explanation that my upper jaw is too long and that my teeth sit further below my upper lip seems the most likely. I would have to agree. As for interlabial gap in general, isn't the normal perfect lip competen...

I'm so sorry you have to go through this again! All I can say is that Dr.G is amazing. When you see him you can tell him I say "Hi" if you want! The cost is large as a warning, Do you have any ballpark numbers with regards to total cost for a regular bimaxillary surgery at Dr. G's? I know...

Good luck on your trip to the other side, sgguy! Here's hoping that the results of your surgery turn out to be as impressive and successful as your time in braces.

acrobat, Just want to chime in and say that I think your teeth and your bite both look great. I do think it was a good idea of you to consult with your surgeon and orthodontist once your bite shifted the way it did, but if it is indeed stable, as they predict, I'd personally just shrug this off and ...

I have a long face with no gummy smile. I will have a Lefort 1 (upper jaw surgery) this Monday to correct an open bite and a very slight underbite. (My underbite isn't big enough to warrant surgery on both jaws.) I expect this to shorten my face somewhat.