Savannah's dentist suggested that she for for an orthodontist consultation. I fully expected hook to say that she needs braces in a few years. And indeed, she does. But, she also needed to correct her cross-bite...now.
So, the poor thing has gotten an expander. This piece of apparatus is supposed to help widen her upper jaw, and correct her cross bite. So, we have a little key that we use to turn it every day...which expands it by .2 mm everybday. We turn it once a day for 14 days and then we are (hopefully) done. But... Then it stays in for 12-18 months until the bones at the top of her mouth grow together and firm up (much like the soft spot on a bab's head does).
We have had some tears, but overall she's been a trooper. We have 10 days left to go. The morning turn is the worst part, but she bounces back quickly and then if doesn't brother there for the rest of they day. We're going through lots of popsicles and Motrin, though!! I think the days of smores, corn on the cob, apples, and gummy candy are gone for a few years :-(
