The Orthodontist

So Kendall has been a frequent patient at the orthodontist for the past 2 years. Her first task was having 4 teeth pulled. With that accomplished, they put a top set of braces on. After wearing those for a year and a half, last summer she was put into a retainer. She has religiously worn the retainer since she got it. She takes it out for swimming and to eat but immediately asks for it once she is finished! Well, tonight, they told her she only has to wear it to sleep in. This is exciting news! We even get a break from visits for a whole 3 months! Next, she will get to spend some time this summer without having to wear the retainer. Most likely by the start of junior high next August, she will be in a full set of braces. This gives us plenty of time to save up!