The deep deaf teenager Lucy has just won the Against The Odds Award – her transformative story was delivered by Dr Puthri Raphy to Bright Orthodontics Liverpool.
Bright Orthodontics is a leading northwestern orthodontic group, belonging to specialized orthodontic Dr. Puthri Raphy and Dr Raphy Paul. With practices throughout Liverpool, Ormskirk, Skelmersdale, Widnes and Warrington, Bright combines a powerful NHS institution with a rapidly growing private portfolio, including a privately -owned dental suite in Liverpool.
Bright Orthodontics is known for its clinical excellence, investment in digital dentistry and the patient’s first approach. Founded only three and a half years ago, it has created a reputation for innovation, five -star patients (over 2,000 five -star Google reviews) and a culture that supports both the team and business development.
Presenting Lucy
“I used to feel that people were looking at me because of my teeth, it was also difficult for me to chew my food. I would say that my morale was quite low. Orthodontic treatment had changed my life for the better. When the braces came out and looked in the mirror, it was an instant moment of trust. I felt my future was there for me. ”
Lucy, 16 years old
Lucy, a 16 -year -old from Liverpool, has won an award against the Orthodontic Termination Award for Orthodontic Treatment that has transformed the course of her life. He entered the competition to celebrate Dr. Puthri Raphy and Bright Orthodontics’ team in Liverpool.
Lucy was born prematurely at 27 weeks. The first year of her life was troubled and was deeply deaf from birth. At the age of about five, he began learning British sign language (BSL) and the difference in it was huge.
In March 2020, when people stood up due to Covid, Lucy is preparing to go to secondary education 70 miles away to Wakefield. He was the only one who could meet her communication needs with properly trained BSL staff.
It was about this time Lucy began to share how she felt about her teeth. Overcrowding and aesthetics really influenced her. He was willing to have straps. After two years of waiting he was happy to offer an appointment at Bright Orthodontics in Liverpool.
Orthodontic treatment as a deaf patient
Lucy was nervous to start treatment. Her mother, Lyndsey, was by her side throughout the process. He talks about the experience:
“Navigation in healthcare when you are deaf can be a minefield. From the beginning, Bright Orthodontics was so receptive to Lucy’s communication needs and took over an interpreter.
“The attention to detail, in terms of perspective, learning new points and generally taking the extra time to ensure that Lucy was happy and fully aware of her treatment was excellent. This meant that I could be with her as a mother and support and not as an interpreter.
Lucy has always come out smiling at her appointments. ”
‘We learned so much’
Speaking about Lucy’s treatment, Dr. Puthri Raphy says: “Lucy was a complete pleasure to face. We learned so much from her to our first deaf patient. He trained us how we can better support people in the Deaf community with orthodontic treatment. It was wonderful to see her reaction when the straps came out – just before her dance! ”
From her treatment, Lucy has received so many positive comments – especially from her peers in the deaf community. Lucy really enjoys sharing the experiences of treatment with her friends. Now she feels proud to smile and show her teeth.
Jon Machell, chairman of the team Bos Orthodontic Specialists, said: “Orthodontics is not just about aligning tooth. It’s about to make people feel better about themselves. The competition competition continues to underline the best of our profession and the enormous value of orthodontics in people’s lives. A sure smile can change a person’s perception of themselves, their self-esteem, and their self-image. “
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This article is funded by Bright Orthodontics.
