Thursday, January 1, 2009

Straight in Eight (months)

Remember this smile?




And then there was this...




Then this?





After 8 quick months, we have the all new and improved smile. Garrett's teeth moved so fast. Even the orthodontist was surprised. At Garrett's appointment in October, Dr. Beckstrom said they were going to begin the process of pushing Garrett's molars back to make room for his Canines to grow in. He said it would take quite a few months and that we were looking like April would be the month for brace removal. Well imagine our surprise when we went to his next appointment and they told us the shift was complete and we were preparing for retainers. His teeth look beautiful. Garrett did a great job taking care of them, brushing and flossing every day (usually more than once). Anyway, here is the final product of Phase I (Phase II will begin once he has lost all of his teeth). We really couldn't be happier.

5 comments:

Anonymous said...

Such a beautiful smile and such a darling boy! Garrett's teeth DO look so great and it all happened SO fast! Good Job Garrett! Enjoy your little break before Phase 2.

Karen Carter said...

So cute what a beautiful smile! My kids wanted corn on the cob right when they got home. A darling smile on a darling boy...xoxo Karen~

Grandma Jo said...

Garrett looks great. What a smile. He wasn't like his Dad when He wore braces. It took him two years to get them straightened out. Congratulations to Garrett, he's a winner!

Welcome back Carter's said...

Man they look great. It's nice he gets them off for awhile and gets a break since he has another phase--ouch! It makes a huge difference when they take good care of them too-way to go Garrett <3 you!

JilLmOejAYsAm said...

Wow! I can't believe you got a picture for each phase. You are SuperWoman Kori! I wanna be like u! So how are the new Sonicare brushes working for ya? Did Garrett use one? Merry Christmas!