Braces

Just after returning home from California, the girls had a consult with the orthodontist about braces. Paige has finally gotten her permanent teeth in and so it was time to get started on braces. There was a cancellation in an appointment the day before she left to go to girl's camp. Paige was very excited to get started so she went for it. I figured when she was in pain then someone else could listen to her complain. She figured out what color bands she wanted and was all set to go.

In front of the orthodontist office ready to get started

A very attractive position to be in. Since Paige has only had cleanings and x-rays on her teeth she is not familiar with the many torture devices dentists/orthodontists can come up with. This was just the beginning.

Brackets and wire in place and now for the pink and green alternating bands Paige chose.

All done and still smiling. It was a few hours later that the soreness kicked in. She was pumped up with ibuprofen and from all reports did okay at camp. I just sent the medicine and soon she was back to regular eating. Little does she realize that soreness reoccurs whenever the wire is changed. Oh well, she'll learn.