Dentist Gives Woman Who Had Teeth Removed Her Smile Back

A woman whose teeth were all pulled is able to smile again after getting a full set of dental implants at the Smile Again Dental clinic in Garland, Texas, on January 22.

In heart-rending video by Dr Kenny Wilstead, his patient Brittany Negler describes how her dental, general and mental health started to decline when her brother died of cancer at 18.

“I went into a dark place, I’m not gonna lie. I started hanging out with the bad kids, I started doing drugs to numb the feeling,” Negler says.

During this time, Negler says she had all her teeth removed, but expresses doubt as to whether this was a necessary procedure. Looking at her dental report in the video, Wilstead says he doesn’t see “anything here about why they would need to pull all your teeth.”

“I can’t eat, I can’t gain weight. I was so close to getting a feeding tube. I don’t leave the house anymore,” Negler says.

After her procedure, a transformed Negler cries tears of joy and embraces Winstead. “At the Smile Again Foundation, we help those the world has forgotten by giving them back their smiles. And most often, their lives,” Winstead told Storyful.

Credit: Smile Again Dental via Storyful
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[shaggyrumplenutz]

It's amazing how her face completely changed when her new teeth were put in. Oh the things most of us take for granted daily.

[fcrfortes]

Proof that teeth are extremely important to your physical and mental health.

[Aethelrose]

not only did he help her physically, he listened to her story, opened her up, treated her like a whole person. speaking is healing. I am sobbing omg.

[kgirl]

Bless her heart. That first dentist should have their license stripped. That’s evil.

[acevendettaflightclips]

She almost smiled at the beginning and got embarrassed and covered her mouth with her hand like someone eating and talking. That was heartbreaking.

[okdarius]

When she ran up to hug him she could not let go, I don't blame her.
She's probably been through so much bullsh*t but it's about to turn.

[mikedavis]

Really sad when she was like "I just wanna eat again" and when she thought she killed her brother

[zdjojgt]

I cried and cried after reading this story. All of my teeth was pulled out at age 15. Have been wearing dentures since then - I am now 68 years old. There was no proper dental care free m where I lived. I was so aware of my dentures - I lost my confidence. My life was messed up. Up to this day I get tooth aches in my dreams. Kudos to that amazing dentist who helped her. I wish her all the best in life. God bless!

[zeldapowers]

As a dental assistant this made me tear up. We need more affordable dental care for folks...it shouldn't cost as much as it does

[avas]

I felt so bad for her when she was saying “I just want to eat” 🥺😢

[NWayJse]

She literally looks like a model. It is fascinating how someone’s face can change drastically like that

[shawnalee]

This literally took 20 years off of her.She looks so beautiful now.We all deserve a second chance in life.God bless her

[musikteer]

She really was NOT ugly before to me, so those teeth made her look incredibly gorgeous. I'm just glad she's got a smile that she wants again. Hell yeah.

[IAMdevilwomen]

I honestly think this dentist saved her life, she looked like she was going to fall apart, like depression was going to swallow her whole, her gave her, her life back, and it shows!

[dr]

I don't think I've ever wanted to embrace someone more than this beautiful soul. This is so powerful.

[staceychapman]

This is definitely one of the most emotional videos I've seen. I'm a blubbering mess. Thank you so much for helping her

[calipupcorn]

This girl deserves all the love she needs. That dentist that falsely accused her needed to remove all of her teeth needs to be sued in my book.

[johnnyholland]

When he said "lets put you back together again" that is when at 62 years old I lost it... God bless you sir.

[Sleipnirseight]

Dude, that first dentist needs to be sued into oblivion. What they did to her is absolutely disgusting. Imagine who else they've preyed upon.

[josephinemadolobergquist]

What that dentist did to her is absolutely vile!
This dentist is one of the good ones and helped someone who was so wronged!