Sylvia had an orthodontist appointment this afternoon. Ashley was with us, and she and Annah stayed in the waiting room, while Caeden and I joined Sylvia. She chose clear bands, and had her blue chain taken off. Caeden watched up close.
Dr. B. came over to see Sylvia, and looked in her mouth. Then he read his notes about her on the computer screen very thoroughly. He asked, "Sylvia, do you like your braces?" She shook her head, "No." Then he picked up his pliers and plucked the brackets right off her teeth without telling her what he was doing! I fumbled for my phone and missed the whole thing, as it took only 20 seconds! I managed to mouth to Caeden, "He's taking them off!!!" As Caeden leaned in for a closer look, Dr. B. told him, "Don't spill the beans!"
He had Sylvia sit up and told her to feel around with her tongue. He asked her if anything felt different, and if she knew what he was doing. She said she did, but I think she was in disbelief that he just popped them off her teeth like that without telling her!
Dr. B. said he had reach all of his goals for her mouth for this phase, so there was no sense keeping them on any longer! He buffed the cement off her teeth, and said he'd see her in a couple days to get her retainer!
She was completely surprised and very happy!!
We went into another room, to get her impressions done for her retainer, and Caeden noticed this sign. He wanted to know what was wrong with those teeth!?! When I told him that's what happens if you don't brush your teeth regularly, he said he wanted me to take a picture of the sign to remind him why he should brush his teeth! "Those teeth are disgusting! I don't like those teeth!" he said!
Poor Sylvie had a rough time with her impressions, and gagged several times. She made it through without throwing up though, thankfully. I think the excitement of getting the braces off, and not knowing ahead of time that she'd have impressions today helped...There was no time for worry to build up about it, and it was over in one minute. Then she got to pick out what style of plastic she wants for her retainer!
What a beautiful smile!!! She only had the braces on for 6 months and 12 days!
Of course, the process isn't completely over, but it's been less than a year since her first consultation with Dr. Bowers! We are really thankful it has gone so quickly! Sylvia has been such a great sport about every part of the process!
Ashley will be getting braces next January, and really enjoyed getting to be part of Sylvia's celebration of having hers taken off today!
We're all happy for Sylvia!!!
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