Lawless Orthodontics gives $78,000 in braces during Smiles Change Lives

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.-One smile can mean a thousand words. 

“It’s pretty exciting to see him and already get to see his confidence grow,” said parent Stephen Lobb. 

Today, Lawless Orthodontics held a screening event to donate over $78,000 in braces to kids in need. 

“It’s a great event because it gives people opportunities that they otherwise would not have,” said Dr. Jay Lawless. 

Some even got their braces on today! 

“I went, they took some pictures, then they took an x-ray and they just now put my braces on,” said Xander Lobb who got his braces on today. 

The rest of the kids will continue to get their braces on throughout the year. Some of the families here today have had other children go through the program. 

“It’s been such a blessing to us because I didn’t know if the kids would have braces at all or maybe it would take us quite a while to save up for them. So it’s been quite a blessing to our family,” said parent Emily Lankford. 

The man behind it all is Dr. Jay Lawless. For over a decade, he has held the event yearly. 

Growing up in Bowling Green, he wants to give back to the community that raised him. 

“We want to make sure we give back, do our part, so that people can put their best foot forward with a great smile,” said Dr. Lawless.

Smiles truly do change lives.