I now OFFICIALLY have a metal mouth!

The day finally came to have Allison's braces put on. She had been excited, up until we got up today. Now, all of a sudden, it wasn't so exciting. I think between her friends telling her how bad it was going to be it really made her psych herself out. She gets so worked up at MD offices but in the end she comes out fine. So I wish she would R-E-L-A-X!

She had to have impressions done first. I did tell her about how they were done and what it felt like. She, again, was so worked up that it took alot of coaching to get it done. She, still, at this point isn't talking to anyone! So the impressions are complete, and she gets a quick, good brushing.. and then off to braces. She still is so upset and isn't talking. They had put an expander in to make sure her jaws stayed off her teeth so they stayed dry. It was a quick procedure and even though they had alloted 2 hours for this appointment we were in and out in about 60 minutes! WOW! Another reason why I love Dr. Vinson! So happy we found him.

Here is my big girl with a metal mouth! She will proabably get her bottom's on later this year. They are still hoping she loses 2 top teeth, if not we will have to have them pulled this fall. She also has 2 teeth on the bottom that need to come out too but they are coming in perfectly aligned. Her bottom teeth just need some tweaking but more work needs to be done on the top!

Of course, after she saw them while she was rinsing, now, finally Allison was back. She was herself. And happy! Her face, showed it all. She realized that it wasn't anything like what her friends had said and that she wasn't going to die from getting her braces on.

Candi, surprised her and brought her a cupcake with a candle because her birthday was 4 days ago. Even though she doesn't like chocolate it was a pretty cupcake and it added to the special-ness of the day! Again, another reason why I love Dr. Vinson!

Dr. Vinson at the finishing part. Everything is great and next appt....10 weeks!

Now off to the Clayton Post Office for the girls to turn in their passport applications! What an exciting day!