Braces $$$

A couple of years ago Ashton had a retainer to straighten a few teeth that were needing to be moved for others to come in.  Since then some teeth that should be coming down by now still aren't, and he's lost the last of his baby teeth, so he's ready for braces

First appointment was lots of pictures and xrays.

Smile!  Ha ha ha!

Then last Monday we headed to the orthodontist to have the braces put on.  They've decided to just put them on his upper teeth first, with the bottom teeth following in two months.  They taught him how to take care of them and what he is not allowed to eat or drink.  He received a really nice electric toothbrush and all the tools he'll need to take great care of his teeth for the next two years.

The first few days were pretty rough.  The brackets tore up the inside of his mouth and his gums and teeth were sore.  He is doing much better now and seems to be back to normal.  It's astonishing how expensive it is, but I'm sure he'll have a beautiful smile