This Girl's Jaw Surgeries Completely Changed Her Smile And Her Life!

When Ellie Jones was fourteen, she only expected a set of braces would be enough to give her the perfect smile, but when she visited the orthodontist, she found out that she had bigger problems. Her jaw had stopped growing when she was eight years old and had a lot of catching up to do.

She had her first surgery at sixteen years old to correct the issue. Afterward, she couldn't speak for weeks and had to communicate with a notebook. She also had to eat through a syringe for over a month before moving on to a soft food only diet for about six months.

At seventeen, Ellie decided to have a second surgery to change the shape of her chin, which she disliked. It was painful and unnecessary, but she felt it was worth it. Like her mother said, "What's a year compared to the rest of your life?"

Ellie feels completely confident in herself, and her smile really shows it!

Here she is with her before and after. What a difference!