Reganne & Braces

The time has finally arrived for Reganne to visit the orthodontist..  She was excited and maybe even a little scared.  First up getting the evaluation done and see what type of work needs to be done.  The verdict is full on braces with bands for two years.  She had been hoping he would say she was great and didn't need any additional work.  Her teeth aren't that bad but her bite is bad enough that her teeth don't meet.  How has she survived 13 years this way???

She has a week to enjoy all foods she won't be able to eat for two years.  She really didn't go too wild with the chewy sticky stuff.

Tuesday morning arrived and with it getting checked out early from school.  It was a busy morning for them with 4 kids sitting side by side all getting their new hardware installed.

Last crooked smile!!!

Taking a break
from all the stuff they put in her mouth.
She can move her tongue.

All Done!!!!

The pain hasn't started yet she could still smile.  It was time for the tradition of after the appointment ice cream at Culver's.  She ordered a Peanut Butter Milkshake they brought her a Peanut Butter Cup Milkshake which required chewing.  She tried but soon lost interest and decided to give up all eating for the next two years.  A couple of Advil and cottage cheese got her through the afternoon.

Let's hope we can all survive this journey.  She is determined to eat everything she wants to no matter what everyone tells her.  Just a quick reminder do not tell her she can't eat it because that is exactly what she will do just to show everyone she can!!!!