England’s lioness, Chloe Kelly, is a stunner both on and off the field. And she’s made no secret of some of the treatments she’s had over the years for her gorgeous looks, including the ombré eyebrow treatment to get them on fleek and braces to get her teeth in line. Here, it’s the latter we’re more interested in as compared to a few years ago, Chloe’s smile has completely transformed, but is it all that she’s had? Let’s find out!
Who Is Chloe Kelly?
Chloe Kelly is only one of the most iconic English footballers whose list of on-field achievements only keeps growing. Having scored the decisive goal against Germany during extra time in 2022 helped the Lionesses win the UEFA Women’s Euro that year. Her efforts against Brazil in the 2023 Finalissima final also helped the team bring home the silverware. And one would be remiss not to mention her goal against Nigeria in the FIFA World Cup. She’s currently playing for Manchester City as well as England’s national team.
What Happened To Chloe Kelly’s Teeth?
Before she had braces, Chloe had a noticeable overjet, where her upper teeth protruded beyond her lower teeth in a horizontal misalignment. Also known as buck teeth, it’s a type of malocclusion (improper teeth alignment) where the horizontal distance exceeds 2.5 mm. Its causes include genetics and parafunctional oral habits, such as tongue thrusting and thumb sucking.
Overjet may not only cause aesthetic concerns, but because of the protrusion of the teeth, they can also be more vulnerable to getting traumatic injuries. It can also cause difficulties in speech and consumption of food, as well as cause jaw pain and gum issues.
One of the treatments for an overjet is dental braces, and Chloe also started wearing them in 2020 and continued to have them somewhere around the end of 2022 (the average time for braces is usually around 1-2 years).
After the braces came off, Chloe’s teeth looked significantly more aligned, but there was also a difference in the overall amount of gum tissue on top of her teeth.
The gumminess of Chloe’s lateral incisors (teeth next to the front two teeth) made her central incisors look relatively longer while she still had her braces. However, now, her central incisors don’t appear longer-looking, even though their size seems much the same. This change could potentially be the result of a gingivectomy.
Gingivectomy is a surgical procedure in which excess gum tissue is removed, which can help make the teeth look longer and the smile less gummy. It can also help the teeth look more even and aesthetically appealing. It’s possible that the footballer had this treatment done in addition to teeth whitening, as her teeth were slightly discoloured before.
Of course, it’s only just speculation as (to our knowledge) Chloe hasn’t divulged all the intricate details of the dental treatment(s) that she’s had. Either way, she looks absolutely gorgeous.
Conclusion
In just a few years, Chloe traded her braces for a stunning smile with perfectly aligned teeth. However, taking a closer look, it does seem as if she might have had more work done on her teeth.
Many people get braces to fix the misalignment of their teeth. In addition to braces, some other treatments for overjet also include veneers, crowns and bonding. However, only a qualified medical professional can best advise you on the most effective treatment plan, depending on your needs.