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What is a "chin button"??

What is a chin button???

What is a "chin button"?
I have read it in some posts..something to do with profiles and one's lower jaw.
But, what exactly is it??

I know a guy who had a gummy smile and had it fixed but not by doing anything with his teeth. They cut that muscle/tendon that connects your upper lip to your mouth. That is what causes the lip to go up and expose too much gum. That muscle is too tight or too short-something like that. I don't know ...

Me too! I totally stare at my teeth in the mirror! I keep looking for changes and improvements.

I am addicted to the mirror! ....can't stop....

Hi butterfly! It's been four weeks now that I have had braces and I haven't yet been to the ortho for an adjustment because my next appt is not until Dec 12. Let me tell you, each 3-4 days, a new tooth or two begins to feel a bit tender and then it will go away. I would have to say that the wire is ...

Hey all! Thanks for the feedback!
I too have noticed that certain teeth will feel tender for a day or two and then the next day other teeth will "feel it".
And, my teeth are definitely loose.

I just want that big wide smile!!

HOLY SMOKES!
Keep us posted with the progress and the graphic photos!

I felt the same way the moment I got them on, I was thinking to myself: "what the *%#@ did I do to myself?!!" Hang in there! It'll get better. I am on my third week (going into week 4) and I am finally now unaware of them. Trust me, the sooner you get braces on the better. Braces now are s...

I just got braces put on 3 weeks ago. I really hope that they will widen my arch and give me a broader smile. I won't be wearing any expanders or anything like that.
Anyone out there with success in this?

Thank you all for your comments! I am definitely going to try out your suggestions!

Hello! Are you kidding me with the flossing?? I just got my Damon's put on Oct 17 and I don't think I can maintain the flossing with that threader thing. HELP!!! There must be a better way!! I just got done flossing right now and I swear it took me 30 minutes. I am not getting better at this. Any su...