A little too much gum showing post surgery

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#1 Post by **djudd1998** » Fri Oct 10, 2008 4:57 pm

I had upper jaw surgery 2 1/2 weeks ago. My upper jaw was moved forward and down to correct an underbite.

I think a little too much of my upper gum shows now when I smile. Is this something that changes as you heal. If not is this something that can be corrected with orthodontics? I still have braces on that I've had since 2006.

Thanks,
DJ

#2 Post by **Delag** » Sun Oct 12, 2008 5:50 pm

2 1/2 weeks is way too early to be worried. I am 6 months post op and I still have some swelling. Also, if you were to have a wee bit extra gum showing that may be a good thing - as we age the upper lip tends to droop down a bit. Give things more time to settle and then see how things look. If you are still unhappy there is always the option of shaving off some of the gum.