Last year the dentist suggested that we take Ocean to see an orthodontist, but I thought he is only 10, it can wait a little longer. Then a few months later one of his bottom teeth grew in sideways (you can kind of see it in the picture below. It is the second from the middle on your right). I realized that no, it couldn't wait any longer. His tooth was sideways taking up 2 spots. Also his top teeth flare out a bit from his tongue pushing against them.
The orthodontist started out putting a crib and expander in the top of his mouth (you can just barely see it behind his front top teeth). The crib is a mettle wire that comes down holding his tongue back. It worked great. Just with that after about 2 months his front teeth no long flare.
Last week they added the braces on the bottom. It is just on the 4 front teeth since the rest are still baby teeth, but it will straighten them out so that the teeth that are supposed to come in will have space. He has been in pain for the last few days. I remember the pain from when I had braces. Ouch!
They will put braces not he top teeth in the future.
2 comments:
I love that Oscar is hamming it up in all the pictures.
Boo, braces are no fun, but he'll be mighty glad in the future. Tell him there are a few of his aunties who can relate to the pain!
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