Everyone who has ever been a child realizes that a smile can be the difference between confidence and being bullied, because children are terrible to each other for little to no reason. Many of us had braces, but there were many more whose parents couldn’t afford them and had to wait until they were adults to fix their own smiles.
And while maybe beauty shouldn’t matter so much, when it’s standing in the way of a person feeling good about themselves, it definitely does – which is what makes these 12 transformations so special.
12. What’s cute at 12 seems not so much later.
I’m sure her mom really tried, though.
11. This is a RADICAL transformation.
I can’t imagine needing surgeries on my face.
10. Love her smile in both pictures, though.
I think most people feel like braces are worth the pain.
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9. Braces don’t get enough credit.
They’re kind of a miracle.
8. When you feel like a totally new person!
That is the best feeling, isn’t it?
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7. Before, during, and after…
She was always pretty but what a difference!
6. Some doctors are so good at their jobs.
This is a killer team!
5. Happier and more confident is the goal.
This is the best possible outcome for sure.
4. I’m sure this wasn’t without pain.
Her smile says she’s glad she did it!
3. Her teeth are gorgeous.
A++ work, orthodontist.
2. Five years might seem like a long time…
But it’s a blink of an eye in the grand scheme of things.
1. Rocking the new haircut, too.
His smile is the best.
I love all of these pictures!
Did you have braces or other dental work done? How did it change the way you see yourself? Tell us your story in the comments!