Can't naturally close mouth

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Jenny Weaver - 19 May 2005 01:37 GMT

Ever since I got my braces off years ago I haven't been able to naturally
close my mouth. My normal relaxed state is with my lips parted and if I
force my lips together I look funny. Is there a name for this condition?
How can I deal with this problem? It makes me very self conscious to not
be able to close my mouth like everyone else can.

Thanks,
Jenny

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Dr Steve - 19 May 2005 12:41 GMT

It is called mouth breathing.

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> Ever since I got my braces off years ago I haven't been able to naturally
> close my mouth. My normal relaxed state is with my lips parted and if I
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> Thanks,
> Jenny

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The Real Paul - 19 May 2005 17:34 GMT

You remember not having this problem prior to getting braces? Some folks'
anatomy is just such that it would be a strain to keep their lips together
at rest. Short lips/long jaw would do this. Maybe you had more jaw growth
after the braces came off. Can you post a picture of your lower face here
(nose and below)?

> Ever since I got my braces off years ago I haven't been able to naturally
> close my mouth. My normal relaxed state is with my lips parted and if I
[quoted text clipped - 4 lines]
> Thanks,
> Jenny

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