Some children never smile.
Because they can’t. Because they won’t. Because it hurts.

“It’s not fair that I’m made fun of because of my teeth. I didn’t do anything wrong, I just have messed up crooked teeth in my family. It’s going to be really hard when I grow up to get a job and have friends if they’re not fixed.” Calvin, age 15

Children with very crooked teeth get bullied and teased every day—just imagine what it feels like to be called vampire or walrus or beaver. How would that affect your school work, confidence and self-esteem?

As adults, what are their chances of getting a terrific job if their teeth don’t look “normal?” Very slim...and they will experience social and economic discrimination and a much higher risk for serious conditions like heart disease, diabetes and stroke.

Smiles Change Lives provides essential, life-changing orthodontic treatment to children from low-income families. Together with community orthodontists, we provide a cure and an opportunity for these young people to build better lives for themselves. Won’t you join us?

A healthy smile should not be a privilege.
We’re changing lives, one smile at a time.