I can't believe that Alexa is 12. She has been waiting for braces for a long time. We had her last 3 baby teeth pulled last week in preparation for the big event. The roots had not dissolved at all and had just grew around the new, permanent tooth. On the morning of her birthday, we went in and got her braces--you can see a cute little before and after picture of her.
She is also participating in a study where they are testing a few different products that they are hoping will help with de-calcification (those ugly white spots) that appear on some peoples teeth after braces. They gave Alexa a bunch of mints that she needs to take 5 times a day. She gets free toothpaste through the whole 2 years and they are going to moniter her progress. For participating, she got a $10 gift certificate to University Mall in Orem. She will get a new prize every time she goes in for a check up and she will get $100 bill when she gets her braces removed--not a bad deal for free!!
The Orthodontist and his assistants all sang her Happy Birthday and gave her some balloons too.
After getting the braces, we headed off to Lagoon to continue celebrating the day. I can't believe she is 12 already--going into Young Women. Her Young Women Leader came over with some of the girls while we were at the Orthodontist and decorated her room to welcome her to Beehives. What an exciting time of life--it all goes so fast from here.
Happy Birthday to a sweet Young Lady. We love you Alexa.
3 comments:
Happy late birthday Alexa. You look good even with braces!
WOW! I guess I haven't checked your blog FOREVER! Looks like you have been busy! I can't believe Alexa is 12. so crazy. Be sure to tell her we love her!
It was so fun to spend your birthday with you Lex! Love ya!!
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