Before
![](https://www.desmilecenter.com/wp-content/uploads/rmgallery2/RMG8714149012-660-b/original.jpeg)
After
![](https://www.desmilecenter.com/wp-content/uploads/rmgallery2/RMG8714149025-660-a/original.jpeg)
Before
![](https://www.desmilecenter.com/wp-content/uploads/rmgallery2/RMG8714149035-660-b/original.jpeg)
After
![](https://www.desmilecenter.com/wp-content/uploads/rmgallery2/RMG8714149045-660-a/original.jpeg)
This patient had severe dental crowding as well as a narrow upper jaw. A palatal expander was used to widen her smile. Braces were then placed to align her teeth. As you can see, braces can dramatically change a person’s smile and self-esteem!