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114 Incredible Before & After Transformations Of People Who Wore Braces
Hollywood smile, a grin from ear to ear, a row of pearly whites - a beautiful smile is what all of us would like to have. Showing your ivories, after all, is proven to reduce stress, create more positive emotions, and not to mention, charms everyone around you.
But what if you weren't born with the perfect set of chompers? Thankfully, these days, oral medicine is advanced enough to offer a solution to the physical problems the crooked teeth present and bring back the confidence to smile as you please. Sure, getting braces on is not a very pleasurable experience, and there is some measure of pain involved, but the resulting perfect teeth are more than an excellent reward.
Bored Panda has compiled a list of before-and-after comparison shots of these incredible transformations achieved by wearing orthodontic braces and, in some cases, even dental surgeries. So scroll down to check our list of ugly ducklings turned swans below!
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#1
My Single Mother Couldn't Afford Braces For Me Growing Up. When I Got Insurance Though Work I Got Some Finally. Life Goal Complete
#2
My Single Mother Couldn't Afford Braces For Us Growing Up. So When I Got A Job, I Saved And Paid For Them Myself. Most Fulfilling Decision I've Ever Made
#3
Smile Transformation
Holly Hofmann 7 years ago
I actually like gaps in teeth, I have a smaller one and have always been pushed by my dentists to fix it.
#4
I Got My Braces Off Today
#5
Amazing Transformation
#6
Never Underestimate The Power Of Braces
#7
Got My Braces Off Yesterday, Here's Before, During And After
#8
After Almost Two Years, I Just Got My Braces Off
#9
Amazing Smile Transformation!
Sardonic Scribe 7 years ago
What a beautiful smile & those eyes reflect your new found confidence!!
#10
Showing Off The New Smile
#11
4 Years Difference Amen For Braces
#12
After 2 Sets Of 25 Months, 12 Teeth Pulled, & Wisdom Teeth Pulled, Im Finally Braces Free
#14
After 8 Years Of Treatment, 10 Teeth Pulled, Surgery, & 2 Rounds Of Braces, I Finally Love My Smile
#15
Before And After - 2 Years And 10 Months
#16
It's Crazy What Less Than 2 Years With Braces Will Do. Thank You Mom And Dad
Allana Rose 7 years ago
First pics, this is a cute girl but in the second one, she turned into a beautiful young lady
#18
Pre-Braces Fave Vs Now
#19
I'd Like To Thank Jesus And All Those Years Of Braces For This
#21
Thank You Braces
#22
Progress Pics Of My Journey From Surgery To Braces To Straight Teeth
#23
I Would Like To Thanks Braces And Puberty For This Transformation
#24
Great Results
Michel M. Prins 7 years ago
Amazing improvement! I also love the way the filters and the poses are the same :D It really shows the amount of work that went into getting those teeth straight!
#25
Let's Thank God For Braces
#26
A Transformation Because Finally After Over 2 And A Half Years My Braces Are Off
#27
13 Months Of Braces, A Mechanical Bite Expansion And Two Veneers Later
Kerri Russ 7 years ago
Holy cow! That is almost what my son's teeth looked like before his braces years ago. Beautiful smile now!
#28
Holy Wow, What A Difference!
#29
Smile Transformation
Sally Brite 7 years ago
I like when people keep their natural teeth and don't go for the veneer look.
#30
Before And After Braces
Stella Wass 4 years ago
Braces are not just about looks they are about bite function and comfort
#31
Just Got My Braces Off! Before And After
#32
I Have Been Kicked Out Of The Club After 2.5 Years
#33
Before And After Braces
#34
Hopefully A Little Encouragement For Anyone Thinking Of Braces/jaw Surgery
#35
Cristiano Ronaldo Before And After Braces
#36
Shoutout To Braces For This Transformation
#37
Praise Jesus For This Transformation! From The First Day Of Braces To When I Finally Got Them Off
#38
Thank God For Braces
Lauren Kufner 3 years ago
at least she gave some credit to god , think about it god made people and there brain. without our brain we couldn´t think or solve anything. (sorry if you dont believe in god dont find this comment offensive)
#39
After 4 Years Total Of Braces, Surgeries, And Countless Times Going To The Dentist, I Finally Have A Full Smile
#40
Smile Transformation - The Braces Are Off!
#42
After Almost 3 Years Of Teeth Work I'm Free Of Braces
#43
Dakota Fanning Before And After Having Braces
#44
A Reason To Smile: Getting My Braces As A 25 Year Old
#45
Just Want To Thank The Man Who Invented Braces
Ashlie Casey 7 years ago
Beginning orthodontic practices are actually credited to a man. There is nothing wrong with her statement.
#47
I Just Need To Take A Second And Thank My Orthodontist For Giving Me Braces
#49
Thank You Jesus For Braces!
#50
Here I Am Finished After Six Months In Braces. Four Days After Removal And I'm Still In Complete Shock
#52
Before And After Braces
#54
Lily Got Her Braces Off Today! What A Difference 1 Year Makes
#55
Thank God For Tweezers, Makeup And Braces
#56
First And Last Day
#58
Four Year Difference
#60
Thank You Braces
#61
Before And After Braces. 4 Years Is A Long Time
#62
All I Gotta Say Is Thank God For Braces
#66
Niall Horan Before And After Braces
#68
What A Difference Two Years And A Few Months Makes
#70
At Age 23 My Braces Are Finally Off And I Couldn't Be Happier
#72
Tom Cruise Had A Remarkable Transformation
#73
Emma Watson's Smile Transformation
#74
What A Difference A Year Makes. No More Top Braces
#77
Thank The Lord For Someone Making Me Wear Braces For 6 Years
#78
Orthodontists And Dentists Are A Good Thing
#79
All The Pain Was Worth It!
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#80
I Got My Braces Off Yesteday!
Final score:
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#82
I Would Like To Get A Special Shout Out To Braces, Thank You For Everything You've Done For Me I Appreciate It
#83
Week 25
#84
Looking Back To The First Day I Got Braces Then To The First Day They Came Off! 20 Months Of Cut Gums And Sore Teeth Was Well Worth It
#86
The Amount Of Confidence I Received After I Got My Braces Taken Off Is Remarkable. I Am Proud To Show Off My Smile
#87
Thank You Braces Never See You Again
#91
Thank You Jesus For Braces
#97
I Thank The Heavenly Father Everyday For Braces Bless Up
#99
Can We All Take A Moment And Thank The Lord For Braces
#106
So Happy With How My Teeth Look Now
#108
After 3 Years And 7,382 Appointments Braces Are Off
Eva Tóthová 7 years ago
r you sure? that makes 2460 appointments a year and 6 appointments every single day.....
#114
Miley Cyrus Before And After
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Tiffany Harding 7 years ago
Once, when I was living in Japan, someone told me that you can spot an American easier than any other Westerner because we all have extremely straight white teeth. I was even told that American teeth are "unnatural". In cartoons and other parodies featuring Americans, they always exaggerate with insane large white teeth. My friend said that we're the only country that cares about how straight teeth are. Some in Japan consider crooked teeth cute. Aren't cultures interesting!
John L 7 years ago
Tiffany, in that case, the Japanese must really love the Brits. Their 'socialized medicine' must offer nothing to help with a bad mouth, and when I was over there, I've never seen so mouths chock full of dental anarchy. :D
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Cool Kaira 7 years ago
I'm 19 and have braces too.I have been wearing them for 9 months now. I'll get them off after 6 months. Looking forward to that day.
Eva Tóthová 7 years ago
some of them (teeth) were not that bad, to me slightly crooked teeth are rather about unique-ness than ugliness. on the other hand some of them were really really bad, so braces made them very good service. i had a friend and she got crooked teeth because she was affraid to let anyone to pull out her tooth, that was already due to fall. and new teeth were already growing behind those old ones. and on and on to the point that her smile didn't looked very appealing(i lost contact with her, and don't know how's she looking now teeth-wise). makes me wonder, whether it was not the case here with many people on these pics. (i never had problem to pull my own teeth, i was disappointed when that era ended and there were no more milk teeth to pull)
maryhadalittlelamb 7 years ago
Yes, I believe mine was crooked due not pulling out those teeth that are falling off. And it's 3 years into my braces now, hope to get it off soon! =D
Load More Replies... Tiffany Harding 7 years ago
Once, when I was living in Japan, someone told me that you can spot an American easier than any other Westerner because we all have extremely straight white teeth. I was even told that American teeth are "unnatural". In cartoons and other parodies featuring Americans, they always exaggerate with insane large white teeth. My friend said that we're the only country that cares about how straight teeth are. Some in Japan consider crooked teeth cute. Aren't cultures interesting!
John L 7 years ago
Tiffany, in that case, the Japanese must really love the Brits. Their 'socialized medicine' must offer nothing to help with a bad mouth, and when I was over there, I've never seen so mouths chock full of dental anarchy. :D
Load More Replies... Cool Kaira 7 years ago
I'm 19 and have braces too.I have been wearing them for 9 months now. I'll get them off after 6 months. Looking forward to that day.
Eva Tóthová 7 years ago
some of them (teeth) were not that bad, to me slightly crooked teeth are rather about unique-ness than ugliness. on the other hand some of them were really really bad, so braces made them very good service. i had a friend and she got crooked teeth because she was affraid to let anyone to pull out her tooth, that was already due to fall. and new teeth were already growing behind those old ones. and on and on to the point that her smile didn't looked very appealing(i lost contact with her, and don't know how's she looking now teeth-wise). makes me wonder, whether it was not the case here with many people on these pics. (i never had problem to pull my own teeth, i was disappointed when that era ended and there were no more milk teeth to pull)
maryhadalittlelamb 7 years ago
Yes, I believe mine was crooked due not pulling out those teeth that are falling off. And it's 3 years into my braces now, hope to get it off soon! =D
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