Can't naturally close mouth

Sean Stroud via MedKB.com · medicine forum beginner Joined: 02 May 2005 Posts: 31

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

Dr Steve · medicine forum Guru Joined: 24 Mar 2005 Posts: 693

It is called mouth breathing.

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The Real Paul · medicine forum addict Joined: 03 May 2005 Posts: 91

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)?

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