SIX YEARS LATER

After six years of orthodontic phases, extractions, expanders, elastics, retainers, bleaching, bonding and countless appointments, Emily finally got her braces off! My dentally delayed daughter with a Barbie-sized mouth is known throughout the orthodontic office as the poor girl with the complicated case. She often left the orthodontist with coupons for free ice cream or movies because it took a herd of assistants surrounding her to get the job done. A postcard in the mail last week was addressed to Emily from one of the orthodontist assistants hailing her as a wonderful, sweet patient. I think they are going to miss her!