Braces...

Boy, what a difference 2 years makes! Jorden had his braces adjusted again this week and I realized it's been 2 years this month since he got them put on. It got me thinking about how much his teeth have changed since then. He's still got some more time with them, maybe a year or so, but it seems like some of his teeth have been pretty stubborn at growing in on time. They originally told us between 2 and 2 1/2 years, but I kinda think it may be a little longer than that. He says some of the other boys at school are finally starting to get braces on their teeth, so now he doesn't feel so bad about being the only one at school with them. We got our first consult when he was in 4th grade but since braces aren't cheap we decided to wait until he was in 5th grade before putting them on. And luckily now our dental insurance covers a little bit of it, so that helps us a little. Hopefully a year from now we will have a handsome picture (he'll kill me if I say lovely or beautiful :P ) of his straight, shining teeth. Until then, enjoy the difference and amazement that the braces have brought about!! I keep telling him the same thing my mom told me when I had my braces on -- You might not like them now but someday you'll thank me! :D

October 2005, the start of 5th grade - The BEFORE Picture -


April 2006 - Boy, look at that short hair!


April 2008 - Gee, you gotta love those Mom-Close-Up's!! :)