VISTA – Twins Stephanie and Ramses Villa, both 16, are on track to graduate from high school in the next two years. Stephanie wants to work with children eventually, maybe as a child psychologist, while Ramses is thinking about becoming a firefighter.
One thing is for certain: Whatever they'll be doing, it will be with a sparkling smile.
The twins, who live in Vista, were born with an uncommon genetic defect called amelogenesis imperfecta, which prevents the development of tooth enamel. Without enamel, teeth become especially vulnerable to cavities and dramatic deterioration, which can interfere with eating, regular dental hygiene and smiling.
Over the next two years, the nonprofit organization Fresh Start Surgical Gifts will correct their condition, providing the twins with at least $30,000 in free dental care. The Carlsbad-based organization facilitates dental care for children whose families can't afford it.
Recently, Stephanie reclined in a dental chair at La Boca Fina clinic in Encinitas as her dentist, Al Fallah, prepared a bubblegum-pink and toothpaste-green mixture that he would use to create an impression of her teeth.
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