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.

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.