i'm doing an open mouth bobcat and i need some help. does gum line show on bottom or the top jaw? i havent done an open mouth yet.thanks for the help.
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The front lip will hug the teeth-gums on top and bottom.Don't leave a space between them.Usually the lower incisors(front teeth)will be exposed and a tiny bit of gum there,may be also.The upper front teeth usually are hidden.All the rest of the gums will be covered.Sometimes the upper canines are completely hidden or they can be about half exposed,depending on how much the muzzle is pulled up in a grimace.The lower canines will always be almost 100 % exposed.From a side view,the molars will be hidden from view by lips and mouth.One good photo would be a lot easier to understand than a written explanation.