Orthodontist Names Young Performer ‘Patient of the Quarter

Raquel Wallace’s New Smile: Invisible Braces Designed for More Visibility

HYANNIS, MASS. (Issued Spring 2015) — People familiar with the story of Shirley Temple, the Hollywood starlet who began her entertainment career in 1932 at age 3, might think Raquel Wallace of Hyannis is following a similar path.

If Raquel looks familiar, you may have seen her in a Red Lobster commercial, or on stage in area productions such as ‘Sybil, A Musical.’ She was a dance double for Adam Sandler’s daughter in the movie ‘Grown Ups 2,’ and has performed at theaters in Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey and Rhode Island. She made callbacks for Broadway auditions for musicals ‘Annie’ and ‘Matilda.’ She has done voices for Nickelodeon’s animated series ‘Dora and Her Friends’ and appeared on TV’s ‘Investigation Discovery.’

Seventh grader Raquel, now 13, recalls, “I had always wanted to be an entertainer, so before I started dancing I used to make up my own shows and perform them for my grandma and my mom. When I turned three, my mom signed me up for dance class and my passion grew stronger and stronger. I would love to be on a kid show on Disney or Nickelodeon.” She has traveled across the country performing and training with top choreographers and instructors.

It usually takes talent and looks to reach the top in the entertainment world. Raquel’s mom Natalia brought her to Dr. Nicholas Barone at ARCH Orthodontics in Hyannis. Raquel says, “I always knew your teeth are the brightest part of your face and your eyes attract to light. Smiling makes people happy and can even brighten up their whole day. Smiling is like a mirror effect. Almost every time you smile at someone, they smile back!”

Dr. Barone selected Invisalign for Raquel, clear removable ‘aligners’ that sequentially move the teeth into perfect alignment without detracting from your smile. They are largely considered to be one of the most invisible options to straighten teeth. Raquel says, “I like the way you just pop in a new set of aligners every two weeks until your treatment is complete. The best part is that people don’t know you’re straightening your teeth.”

Raquel is in a 50/50 program that enables home schooling and scheduling flexibility when she’s away, acting or auditioning. Her favorite subjects are French and Bible. She’s a student at Trinity Christian Academy and represents the school in the Chorus, Math Olympics and Speech. She also loves reading, cooking, skiing, horseback riding and swimming. Through her group: “Little by Little,” Raquel organizes fundraising events and teaches performing arts to younger children with life-threatening conditions.

“My parents are extremely supportive and I could never ask for better ones. My brother and two sisters are all older than me and are also very supportive. I love them and I love hanging out with them. I am so grateful for these wonderful opportunities, and excited to see what the future has in store!”
ARCH offers free initial consultations (a $500 value) and no-interest financing. To schedule a no-obligation appointment, call 1-800-28- SMILE, email: smilemaker@archorthodontics.com or visit http://www.sesameblogs.com/archorthodontics  ARCH has 9 offices including two on Cape Cod: Hyannis: 297 Winter St. (508) 775-1401; and Orleans: 48 Eldredge Pkwy. (508) 255-7518.
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