Having always been self-conscious about her smile, Jasmine shied away from the camera at social events.

Coming from a big Iranian family, this proved difficult to avoid.

“I never wanted to be filmed on camera because my teeth were so wonky,” explains Jasmine. “It was a real confidence issue for me.”

But after taking positive action and scheduling in some time with the dentist, Jasmine finally had a smile she felt proud of.

“It seems trivial, but feeling like I was finally able to smile in photos completely transformed my confidence,” Jasmine says.

“I felt so much better in myself, while my friends and family could also see the difference.

“Now, I feel proud of who I am and the way I present myself.

“These days my teeth are something I enjoy taking care of and showing off.”

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