New Smiles Ahead

Bid farewell to these smiles! Yesterday they changed forever.

Early in the morning, Little Man went to the orthodontist and had rubber band spacers put in between his last two molars on the top. These will make a little room for the bands that will go there to anchor his new device, to be installed next Monday, that will (hopefully) stop his finger sucking and reduce some of the movement that it caused in his teeth.

Just a few hours later, CC went to the dentist to have four adult teeth pulled. This should make enough room for her remaining teeth, and allow braces to be effective at getting them in the right position. 

CC was a model patient, but unfortunately had quite a bit of pain and nausea after the procedure. But once we got home and the Motrin kicked in, she was back to her old self. She even felt well enough to go to her first swim practice before dinner. Of course, she considers the whole experience well worth it, after the Tooth Fairy brought her $8!

Once her extractions have healed, she will be ready for braces.