17 People Who Got a New Smile and Now Look Completely Unrecognizable

Many people believe that childhood and adolescence are the ideal stages for wearing braces. However, older individuals shouldn’t give up on their dream of achieving a perfect smile. The inspiring individuals featured in this compilation prove that it’s never too late to start!

1. "Got my braces off today after 2 years 2 months! Second picture is day 1, last picture is today."

2. "Today my braces came off after 2 corrective double jaw surgeries. I'm finally happy to smile at 28 years old!"

3. "Four years of braces, double jaw surgery, and a whole lot of smiles later!"

4. "Braces are 100% the best thing I have done for myself and my confidence."

5. "So amazed with the progress of my teeth in just a span of 3 months!"

6. "Day 1 and day 391."

7. "472 days later."

8. "8 months of progress."

9. "I love my new smile."

10. "2 years later. It was worth it."

11. "9 months of train tracks. Do it!"

• You look like a completely different person. The hair and teeth changed your appearance so much! © bmichellecat / Reddit

12. "After 1 year."

13. "Totally worth all the time, and money."

14. "Officially got my braces off yesterday and I’m insanely happy with the end results."

15. "Just got them off yesterday after 2 years and I am feeling CONFIDENT in my smile for the first time!"

17. "I had three sets of removable retainers, I’ve been through two and now on my final! This is what I am stuck with forever and I could not be any happier!"

Making big changes to your appearance can be daunting, but it’s never too late to start. The individuals highlighted in our other article are inspiring examples, demonstrating the transformative results that can come from choosing orthodontic treatment.