Gabriela's Story

Gabriela's Story
Gabriela, 15, was refused brace treatment on the NHS as they did not consider her problems severe enough. However, Gabriela was very concerned about the look of her smile and it was affecting her confidence at an important time.

The Treatment
Gabriela was fitted with a fixed brace in the top and bottom - without any tooth extraction - which expanded her teeth, allowing the canines to be brought down into line within a few months, rather than the conventional two years.

The Outcome
The treatment has resulted in Gabriela now having a lovely wide smile and a perfect bite. She is a very happy patient and growing through her teenage years feeling much more confident.

“It was so easy, nothing hurt. I had to see my dentist every three weeks, which was fun, and my teeth were all straight within four months. I feel so much happier and my friends are jealous my braces were on for such a short time! I just want to smile all the time.”