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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!

#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

My Single Mother Couldn't Afford Braces For Me Growing Up. When I Got Insurance Though Work I Got Some Finally. Life Goal Complete

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Hans
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is rather sad from a societal point of view. Just imagine how much suffering and even money could have safed when fixing this during childhood...

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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

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

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#3

Smile Transformation

Smile Transformation

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Holly Hofmann
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I actually like gaps in teeth, I have a smaller one and have always been pushed by my dentists to fix it.

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#5

Amazing Transformation

Amazing Transformation

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#6

Never Underestimate The Power Of Braces

Never Underestimate The Power Of Braces

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#7

Got My Braces Off Yesterday, Here's Before, During And After

Got My Braces Off Yesterday, Here's Before, During And After

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#8

After Almost Two Years, I Just Got My Braces Off

After Almost Two Years, I Just Got My Braces Off

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#9

Amazing Smile Transformation!

Amazing Smile Transformation!

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Sardonic Scribe
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What a beautiful smile & those eyes reflect your new found confidence!!

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#10

Showing Off The New Smile

Showing Off The New Smile

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#11

4 Years Difference Amen For Braces

4 Years Difference Amen For Braces

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#12

After 2 Sets Of 25 Months, 12 Teeth Pulled, & Wisdom Teeth Pulled, Im Finally Braces Free

After 2 Sets Of 25 Months, 12 Teeth Pulled, & Wisdom Teeth Pulled, Im Finally Braces Free

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#13

My Orthodontist Deserves To Be Praised

My Orthodontist Deserves To Be Praised

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#14

After 8 Years Of Treatment, 10 Teeth Pulled, Surgery, & 2 Rounds Of Braces, I Finally Love My Smile

After 8 Years Of Treatment, 10 Teeth Pulled, Surgery, & 2 Rounds Of Braces, I Finally Love My Smile

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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

She looks gorgeous! Seriously what is wrong with you other people.

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#16

It's Crazy What Less Than 2 Years With Braces Will Do. Thank You Mom And Dad

It's Crazy What Less Than 2 Years With Braces Will Do. Thank You Mom And Dad

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Allana Rose
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

First pics, this is a cute girl but in the second one, she turned into a beautiful young lady

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#19

I'd Like To Thank Jesus And All Those Years Of Braces For This

I'd Like To Thank Jesus And All Those Years Of Braces For This

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#20

2 Years And 10 Months Of Braces

2 Years And 10 Months Of Braces

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#22

Progress Pics Of My Journey From Surgery To Braces To Straight Teeth

Progress Pics Of My Journey From Surgery To Braces To Straight Teeth

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#23

I Would Like To Thanks Braces And Puberty For This Transformation

I Would Like To Thanks Braces And Puberty For This Transformation

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#24

Great Results

Great Results

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Michel M. Prins
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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!

#26

A Transformation Because Finally After Over 2 And A Half Years My Braces Are Off

A Transformation Because Finally After Over 2 And A Half Years My Braces Are Off

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#27

13 Months Of Braces, A Mechanical Bite Expansion And Two Veneers Later

13 Months Of Braces, A Mechanical Bite Expansion And Two Veneers Later

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Kerri Russ
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Holy cow! That is almost what my son's teeth looked like before his braces years ago. Beautiful smile now!

#29

Smile Transformation

Smile Transformation

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Sally Brite
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I like when people keep their natural teeth and don't go for the veneer look.

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#30

Before And After Braces

Before And After Braces

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Stella Wass
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Braces are not just about looks they are about bite function and comfort

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#31

Just Got My Braces Off! Before And After

Just Got My Braces Off! Before And After

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#32

I Have Been Kicked Out Of The Club After 2.5 Years

I Have Been Kicked Out Of The Club After 2.5 Years

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#34

Hopefully A Little Encouragement For Anyone Thinking Of Braces/jaw Surgery

Hopefully A Little Encouragement For Anyone Thinking Of Braces/jaw Surgery

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#36

Shoutout To Braces For This Transformation

Shoutout To Braces For This Transformation

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#37

Praise Jesus For This Transformation! From The First Day Of Braces To When I Finally Got Them Off

Praise Jesus For This Transformation! From The First Day Of Braces To When I Finally Got Them Off

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#38

Thank God For Braces

Thank God For Braces

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Lauren Kufner
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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)

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#39

After 4 Years Total Of Braces, Surgeries, And Countless Times Going To The Dentist, I Finally Have A Full Smile

After 4 Years Total Of Braces, Surgeries, And Countless Times Going To The Dentist, I Finally Have A Full Smile

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#40

Smile Transformation - The Braces Are Off!

Smile Transformation - The Braces Are Off!

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#41

Thank You Braces

Thank You Braces

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#42

After Almost 3 Years Of Teeth Work I'm Free Of Braces

After Almost 3 Years Of Teeth Work I'm Free Of Braces

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#44

A Reason To Smile: Getting My Braces As A 25 Year Old

A Reason To Smile: Getting My Braces As A 25 Year Old

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#45

Just Want To Thank The Man Who Invented Braces

Just Want To Thank The Man Who Invented Braces

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Ashlie Casey
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Beginning orthodontic practices are actually credited to a man. There is nothing wrong with her statement.

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#46

Thank You Braces!

Thank You Braces!

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#47

I Just Need To Take A Second And Thank My Orthodontist For Giving Me Braces

I Just Need To Take A Second And Thank My Orthodontist For Giving Me Braces

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#48

Finally Had My Braces Off! What A Massive Change 16 Months Has Made

Finally Had My Braces Off! What A Massive Change 16 Months Has Made

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#50

Here I Am Finished After Six Months In Braces. Four Days After Removal And I'm Still In Complete Shock

Here I Am Finished After Six Months In Braces. Four Days After Removal And I'm Still In Complete Shock

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#51

A New Smile

A New Smile

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#53

Crazy How Much Changes In A Little Over A Year And A Half

Crazy How Much Changes In A Little Over A Year And A Half

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#54

Lily Got Her Braces Off Today! What A Difference 1 Year Makes

Lily Got Her Braces Off Today! What A Difference 1 Year Makes

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#56

First And Last Day

First And Last Day

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#57

Since I Got My Braces Off Today, Here's A Little Transformation

Since I Got My Braces Off Today, Here's A Little Transformation

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#59

Before And After Braces

Before And After Braces

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#60

Thank You Braces

Thank You Braces

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#61

Before And After Braces. 4 Years Is A Long Time

Before And After Braces. 4 Years Is A Long Time

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#62

All I Gotta Say Is Thank God For Braces

All I Gotta Say Is Thank God For Braces

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#63

14 Months Of Treatment And I'm Done!

14 Months Of Treatment And I'm Done!

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#64

I Just Got My Braces Off! It's Been Two Years And Two Fake Teeth And Totally Worth It

I Just Got My Braces Off! It's Been Two Years And Two Fake Teeth And Totally Worth It

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#65

Before Braces And After Braces. 2 1/2 Years Difference. Thank God For Braces

Before Braces And After Braces. 2 1/2 Years Difference. Thank God For Braces

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#67

The Day Before I Got Braces Vs. Month 8

The Day Before I Got Braces Vs. Month 8

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#68

What A Difference Two Years And A Few Months Makes

What A Difference Two Years And A Few Months Makes

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#69

This Is All I've Ever Wanted. Im So Proud Of Being Able To Accomplish This Myself

This Is All I've Ever Wanted. Im So Proud Of Being Able To Accomplish This Myself

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#70

At Age 23 My Braces Are Finally Off And I Couldn't Be Happier

At Age 23 My Braces Are Finally Off And I Couldn't Be Happier

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#71

I Got My Braces Off, After A Year And Two Months

I Got My Braces Off, After A Year And Two Months

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#73

Emma Watson's Smile Transformation

Emma Watson's Smile Transformation

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#74

What A Difference A Year Makes. No More Top Braces

What A Difference A Year Makes. No More Top Braces

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#75

2.5 Years Later

2.5 Years Later

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#76

I Got My Braces Off Yesterday And The Difference Is Crazy

I Got My Braces Off Yesterday And The Difference Is Crazy

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#77

Thank The Lord For Someone Making Me Wear Braces For 6 Years

Thank The Lord For Someone Making Me Wear Braces For 6 Years

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#78

Orthodontists And Dentists Are A Good Thing

Orthodontists And Dentists Are A Good Thing

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#79

All The Pain Was Worth It!

All The Pain Was Worth It!

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#81

I Got My Braces Off

I Got My Braces Off

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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

I Would Like To Get A Special Shout Out To Braces, Thank You For Everything You've Done For Me I Appreciate It

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#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

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

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#86

The Amount Of Confidence I Received After I Got My Braces Taken Off Is Remarkable. I Am Proud To Show Off My Smile

The Amount Of Confidence I Received After I Got My Braces Taken Off Is Remarkable. I Am Proud To Show Off My Smile

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#88

I Just Want To Thank Braces

I Just Want To Thank Braces

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#89

Thanks For My Beautiful Smile

Thanks For My Beautiful Smile

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#90

4 Years Ago Today I Got My Braces Off

4 Years Ago Today I Got My Braces Off

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Thank You Jesus For Braces

Thank You Jesus For Braces

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#93

2 & A Half Years Apart

2 & A Half Years Apart

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#94

Imma Thank God For Braces

Imma Thank God For Braces

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#95

This Smile Transformation

This Smile Transformation

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#96

Let Just Take This Second To Thank Braces

Let Just Take This Second To Thank Braces

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#97

I Thank The Heavenly Father Everyday For Braces Bless Up

I Thank The Heavenly Father Everyday For Braces Bless Up

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#98

Braces Free

Braces Free

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#99

Can We All Take A Moment And Thank The Lord For Braces

Can We All Take A Moment And Thank The Lord For Braces

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#100

Before And After Braces

Before And After Braces

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#101

Thank God For Braces

Thank God For Braces

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#102

This Was The Rest Of Our Excitement Today, Haley Got Her Braces Off

This Was The Rest Of Our Excitement Today, Haley Got Her Braces Off

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#103

Before And After Braces, New Hair And Glasses Too

Before And After Braces, New Hair And Glasses Too

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#104

$3000 And Ten Months Later

$3000 And Ten Months Later

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#105

Oh What A Difference Braces And 2 Years Can Make

Oh What A Difference Braces And 2 Years Can Make

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#107

Beautiful Transformation

Beautiful Transformation

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#108

After 3 Years And 7,382 Appointments Braces Are Off

After 3 Years And 7,382 Appointments Braces Are Off

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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

r you sure? that makes 2460 appointments a year and 6 appointments every single day.....

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#109

Thank God For Braces

Thank God For Braces

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#110

Thank You Braces

Thank You Braces

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#111

No More Braces

No More Braces

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#112

Before And After Braces

Before And After Braces

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#113

Thank God For Braces

Thank God For Braces

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