TAMPA, Fla. - A woman accused of practicing cosmetic dentistry without a license is set to face a Tampa judge on Friday.

The backstory:

Emely Martinez faces charges in both Pinellas and Hillsborough counties. Investigators say she advertised her services on social media as a veneer technician, promising smile makeovers.

Instead, clients say they were left with infections, damaged teeth and hefty bills to fix the harm.

According to investigators, Martinez used Krazy Glue to attach fake veneers – something licensed dentists say is dangerous.

"Krazy Glue can expand, it can cause heat, it can cook a nerve, meaning root canal therapy. It's not to be used in the mouth," Tampa dentist Dr. Christopher Bulnes said.

Dentists say so-called "veneer techs" appear to be using products fr

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