"I had avoided smiling fully in photographs for as long as I could remember. My front teeth were discolored from a childhood antibiotic treatment, slightly crooked, and uneven in length. Over the years, I tried various whitening treatments that never delivered the results I hoped for, and I gradually became more self-conscious about my smile. When I was promoted to a client-facing role that required frequent presentations and public speaking, I knew I needed to finally address this issue that had affected my confidence for decades.”