I had my teeth knocked out by violent ex – but now I can finally smile again after raising £1,400 to get them fixed
A MUM who had her teeth knocked out by a violent ex can finally get them fixed after raising £1,400 by crowdfunding.
Charlea Adams, 35, could not get the procedure on the NHS because it is “cosmetic”.
She was in an abusive relationship that ended ten years ago — but is reminded every time she looks in a mirror.
She said: “When he punched me I lost one tooth and had another removed because it died.
“It’s not about vanity. Every time I brush my teeth or have a picture or video with my kids, I have this gap.”
Charlea said it was the final time her ex-partner hurt her after a neighbour called the police and the case ended up in court.
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The mum, of Bridgend, South Wales, has reached her £1,400 target but is continuing to raise money for Women’s Aid.
She said: "The idea was just to get my teeth fixed but it turned into so much more.
Anything left over I will be donating to Women's Aid.”
The total stands at £1,900.
