Ellie Gets Braces

Ellie was blessed with her mother’s small mouth and her fathers big teeth, so it was only a matter of time before we were thrown into the world of braces. First we had to get past some extractions and the installation of retainers plus the nightly use of a face mask. We were assured from the orthodontists that in the end with the help of our small investment, her smile would be beautifully straight, it’s just a change we’re not quite use to yet.

Ellie on the other hand was super excited to be getting braces. “It’s like I’m almost a teenager.”  This excitement soon wore off with the pain of the first braces after the retainers.

One last look at what her teeth look like before braces.
She had to get two teeth pulled to make room.
Three hours later and she left with a mouth full.
Look at those chompers.
And she gets to sleep with this for the next year or so.

 

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