Justin has his braces removed.
When we get to the orthodontist’s office I snap a picture of Justin smiling to show his braces.
He started this journey in September 2009 when he had seven teeth pulled to make room for permanent teeth that had no where to go. The day the doctor pulled all of the teeth he looked so pale as we left I felt like we’d let him down. I knew it was the thing to do, but the doctor said several would just fall out, and they didn’t. When we got home he slept a little and then instead of relaxing he felt fine. Wow, what a recovery! Wish I bounced back like that.
Leaving the orthodontist’s office I took another picture in the same chair, of my same child, without braces! He has a clear retainer to wear full-time a couple of weeks, and then just at night. Now its time to see how his permanent teeth come in. What a smile!
