This week, Joey had to get teeth pulled as part of the preparation for his getting braces. He had to have his two bottom cuspids (or canine) teeth removed so that his permanent teeth that have already come in wouldn't be so crowded. In theory, if we can give the teeth that are there more room and work to straighten them out, by the time the other permanent teeth come in it won't be as much work (or as traumatic) to straighten them out because he will have grown and would therefore have more space in his jaw. Or...something like that. When the orthodontist talks, I pretty much just hear that cash register sound in my head. Check out the teeth they removed. Those are some serious roots!
Both Joey and the dentist said they looked more like shark teeth. Joey was an excellent patient. The dentist said the he actually did better than most adult patients who've had the same procedure. Joey was very proud of that fact. And, of course he was excited to leave the teeth for the Tooth Fairy. She was extra generous when it came to these teeth, since it was such a big deal to have them taken out. And, as usual, she left a little note reminding him to brush and floss every day! In this bottom photo, (such a pretty face!) Joey shows off the missing spaces - but it also shows how crowded his bottom teeth are. 
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That poor kid! I know exactly what he is going through. Only my first four front teeth got to fall out on their own, the rest were removed by surgery. Even my 12 year molars which took over 4 hours. Not. Fun. At. All.
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