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Why Do Old People Show Their Bottom Teeth? A Comprehensive Guide to the Aging Smile

According to a 2022 study, older adults frequently display a longer upper lip and a greater display of their mandibular (lower) incisors. This phenomenon, often observed during speech or smiling, is a result of a complex interplay of natural anatomical changes that occur over a lifetime, offering a scientific explanation for why do old people show their bottom teeth.

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Do lips get fuller as you age? The surprising truth about lip volume

According to dermatologists, lips tend to become thinner and less full as we get older, primarily due to a gradual decrease in the production of collagen and elastin. This contradicts the common myth that lips get fuller as you age. While various factors influence how our lips change over time, the natural trajectory is a loss of volume and definition.

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