Does Dave pelzer have scars or marks from being beaten by his mom?

Supposedly he has a scar on his chest from the knife wound, and his tongue is half discolored from drinking amonmia. Also, his teeth used to be broken and jagged from all the damage from his mother knocking him in the mouth. Look at his older pictures, and you will see he never smiles showing his teeth. You can also see it in his older interview such as http://www.meettheauthor.co.uk/bookbites/34.html. Look at his pictures now (ie Moving Forward cover) and he has bright white perfect teeth). Good on you Dave!