Front wheel hit curb possible bent something?

My mom hit the right front wheel on our condo private street making a left wide turn, causing a small rim rash. She tokd me that she scraped the wheel because the car stopped and she heard a noise. I noticed on freeway, car pulls to the right. I know the alignment is messed up. I just want to know if this actually bent something, or it is just "normal" thing fixable by realignment. I saw the only solid part is the bottom black metal lower control arm that could be bent, it was probably a 5mph impact, any idea ? Thanks... nvm. Did a few of my research, this is quite a common problem. I expect my answers would be, bring it to alignment shop and get it inspected. But that is if I trust the alignment shop at all. anyways, other people have far worst scenario than mine, which visually, they could tell by just looking at the control arm or tide rod. Nothing is simple and easy. FTW.