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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
Community Member
8 years ago Created 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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    #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

    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
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created 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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    #4

    I Got My Braces Off Today

    I Got My Braces Off Today

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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

    Mydoglovesreddit Report

    Just a Purpler
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How did they even get the braces on those bottom teeth?

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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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    Faced Ventura
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I really love his smile. He looks very happy :D

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    #9

    Amazing Smile Transformation!

    Amazing Smile Transformation!

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    Sardonic Scribe
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created 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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    Nikki D.
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What's up with the eyebrow nazis? Jesus, chill.

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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

    schneider1012 Report

    porcupine
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Does that mean she only has like 16 teeth left?

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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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    CC
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created 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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    #15

    Before And After - 2 Years And 10 Months

    Before And After - 2 Years And 10 Months

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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

    KyleeNeidigh Report

    Allana Rose
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created 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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    #17

    That Was So Worth It!

    That Was So Worth It!

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    #18

    Pre-Braces Fave Vs Now

    Pre-Braces Fave Vs Now

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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

    Makenliejade Report

    Brigitte
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Jesus didn't put on your braces, your dental technician did.

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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
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created 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!

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    #25

    Let's Thank God For Braces

    Let's Thank God For Braces

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    #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

    m8369 Report

    Kerri Russ
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created 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!

    #28

    Holy Wow, What A Difference!

    Holy Wow, What A Difference!

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    #29

    Smile Transformation

    Smile Transformation

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    Sally Brite
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created 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

    totalorthodontics Report

    Stella Wass
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created 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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    Cathy Binder
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i know this is a gallery about teeth, but those eyes tho...

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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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    #33

    Before And After Braces

    Before And After Braces

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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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    #35

    Cristiano Ronaldo Before And After Braces

    Cristiano Ronaldo Before And After Braces

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    #36

    Shoutout To Braces For This Transformation

    Shoutout To Braces For This Transformation

    wrenn_mcl Report

    Storm Chaos
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    looks like the girl from home alone, les incompetent

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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
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created 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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    Sven Mom
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Try braces from 2nd grade into high school.

    #40

    Smile Transformation - The Braces Are Off!

    Smile Transformation - The Braces Are Off!

    ONE BUSY WAHM Report

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    #41

    Thank You Braces

    Thank You Braces

    g1_colaton Report

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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

    ImInALecture Report

    #43

    Dakota Fanning Before And After Having Braces

    Dakota Fanning Before And After Having Braces

    Vince Bucci , Matt Winkelmeyer Report

    #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

    monaghanman87 Report

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    #45

    Just Want To Thank The Man Who Invented Braces

    Just Want To Thank The Man Who Invented Braces

    aubrey_beard5 Report

    Ashlie Casey
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created 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!

    AamiahFin Report

    #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

    MaddieLoScalzo Report

    #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

    Radio_Gaz Report

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    #49

    Thank You Jesus For Braces!

    Thank You Jesus For Braces!

    makensie_garner Report

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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

    PythagorasJones Report

    #51

    A New Smile

    A New Smile

    lisadub63 Report

    #52

    Before And After Braces

    Before And After Braces

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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

    sharonwilliamsxo , sharonwilliamsxo Report

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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

    HannersPing Report

    #55

    Thank God For Tweezers, Makeup And Braces

    Thank God For Tweezers, Makeup And Braces

    caylin_niceley Report

    #56

    First And Last Day

    First And Last Day

    RandomNewbie Report

    Stella Wass
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Lovely can’t wait till I get mine off

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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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    #58

    Four Year Difference

    Four Year Difference

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    #59

    Before And After Braces

    Before And After Braces

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    #60

    Thank You Braces

    Thank You Braces

    daynad Report

    szatan667
    Community Member
    8 years ago

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    That's a sex transformation as well :)

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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

    LastNameRusk Report

    Ninja Gamie
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I thought he was Simon Helberg for a second

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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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    TaKeNNNNNNNN
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    God also gave you those crooked a*s teeth before.

    #63

    14 Months Of Treatment And I'm Done!

    14 Months Of Treatment And I'm Done!

    Heili8 Report

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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

    Omnomatron Report

    #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

    _hollymck Report

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    #66

    Niall Horan Before And After Braces

    Niall Horan Before And After Braces

    Gareth Cattermole , Jason Merritt Report

    Tiny Dynamine
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Shame they couldn't do anything for his hair.

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    #67

    The Day Before I Got Braces Vs. Month 8

    The Day Before I Got Braces Vs. Month 8

    nieksteeth Report

    #68

    What A Difference Two Years And A Few Months Makes

    What A Difference Two Years And A Few Months Makes

    thebloominghydrangea Report

    #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

    whycantihaveagiraffe Report

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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

    tasteofred Report

    Anita Wolf
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    beautiful tattoos- beautiful smile!

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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

    FadingEmpyrean Report

    #72

    Tom Cruise Had A Remarkable Transformation

    Tom Cruise Had A Remarkable Transformation

    amazon.com , Kevin Winter Report

    #73

    Emma Watson's Smile Transformation

    Emma Watson's Smile Transformation

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    Lauren Kufner
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i honestly think she is beautiful either way

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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

    genericname39 Report

    #76

    I Got My Braces Off Yesterday And The Difference Is Crazy

    I Got My Braces Off Yesterday And The Difference Is Crazy

    wtfnormanreedus Report

    #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

    eleanorasberyx Report

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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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    Guy on the internet
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Pain? I didn't feel pain while getting my braces on!

    #80

    I Got My Braces Off Yesteday!

    I Got My Braces Off Yesteday!

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    #81

    I Got My Braces Off

    I Got My Braces Off

    iNachozi Report

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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

    miadunwoodie Report

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    #83

    Week 25

    Week 25

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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

    daisy_j_91 Report

    #85

    Thank Jesus For Braces

    Thank Jesus For Braces

    juli__miller Report

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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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    #87

    Thank You Braces Never See You Again

    Thank You Braces Never See You Again

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    #88

    I Just Want To Thank Braces

    I Just Want To Thank Braces

    baileychancem03 Report

    #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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    #91

    Thank You Jesus For Braces

    Thank You Jesus For Braces

    calli_jon Report

    Abi
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    you had the exact same gap as I do!

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    #92

    Thank God For Braces

    Thank God For Braces

    bribri_bleu Report

    #93

    2 & A Half Years Apart

    2 & A Half Years Apart

    reesemccrann Report

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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

    katriemack Report

    #96

    Let Just Take This Second To Thank Braces

    Let Just Take This Second To Thank Braces

    HaylieKuehner Report

    #97

    I Thank The Heavenly Father Everyday For Braces Bless Up

    I Thank The Heavenly Father Everyday For Braces Bless Up

    caitlyn_perry Report

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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

    emily_rigsby13 Report

    Lauren Kufner
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ya god made the brain without a brain there would be no 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

    senseary Report

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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

    penguinparadox Report

    #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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    #106

    So Happy With How My Teeth Look Now

    So Happy With How My Teeth Look Now

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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

    sgranhold Report

    Eva Tóthová
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created 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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    #114

    Miley Cyrus Before And After

    Miley Cyrus Before And After

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