Ayla Summer Mucha: A Smile That Changed Everything

When Ayla Summer Mucha was born in December 2021, her arrival was extraordinary. Her wide, luminous smile stunned doctors and nurses alike, revealing a rare condition called bilateral macrostomia — a congenital facial cleft with fewer than 20 documented cases worldwide.

Her parents, Cristina Vercher and Blaize Mucha, initially faced fear and uncertainty. “Had I done something wrong?” Cristina recalled wondering, but soon learned Ayla’s condition was spontaneous and unpreventable.

Feeding, jaw development, and early speech posed challenges, yet the family adapted with patience and love. Sharing Ayla’s story online, they found a supportive global community inspired by her resilience. Her TikTok videos quickly gained millions of followers, celebrating her personality rather than her condition.

Corrective surgery later refined her lip structure, but her signature smile — radiant, joyful, and uniquely hers — remained intact. In November 2023, Ayla became a big sister to Sonny, embracing her role with curiosity and warmth.

Ayla’s journey is a testament to courage, parental strength, and the power of celebrating differences. She didn’t just arrive differently — she arrived with purpose.