Poverty by Orthodontist!!!!

Seriously, I remember the time we had six in diapers.(Granted I only had six in diapers for a short time, we were quick to finish potty training at that point :>.) But I must admit......... I thought that was expensive. Now we approach orthodontic care for six and well what can I say? Cars will be expensive?!?!?!? HAHAHAHA. I wouldn't change a thing actually.

But yesterday would have been known as "death by orthodontist." We had four appointments in one day. The first 2 were for Jayson and Nathan to get their braces. I must add here that we just love Dr. Buckley. He does one step at a time so the kids have a chance to get used to each step. So for six months the boys have had palate expanders and yesterday they got top braces. In six weeks they will get bottom ones and the palate expander will come out. Six weeks later we will start with the head gear. It works well for our group. Plus Dr. Buckley talks to the kids. He addresses them, gets down on their level and makes sure that they are aware of each step. No surprises. It is really what sold him to me!!! Great man!!! (As a side note, Hunter is currently in the palate expander, Cassie and Bryan are on monitor status. I anticipate Cassie starting after the first of the year. Luckily, Bryan has only lost two teeth so we still have about a year for him. :>) So as you can see the boys look charming with their red and green bling!!! They are a little sore today and a little nervous that kids will make fun of them when they go back to school. However, we have two and a half weeks to get used adjust, plus I say no one will even notice.

The next 2 appointments were for Tanner. He got an early Christmas present and got his braces off. Such a handsome young man. He also got fit for his clear retainers. So we did have to go back to get those and be reminded to keep wearing our head gear at night. He is so excited about his new smile and watching him run around with his huge grin..... Well what can I say, I am a sucker for those big brown eyes and it was worth every penny spent!!!

Merry Christmas Eve to all!!! Have a safe and fun night!!!