here we go

Uh oh.  Someone started phase one of years of braces...

upper and lower expanders

Good news, she doesn't look too distraught.

bye brace face

After 2 1/2 years of furious brushing, flossing, countless lengthy appointments, lots of cold hard cash, sugar-free gum and a mouth ful of metal contraptions, I am proud to announce that Alex has finally gotten his braces removed! No longer can we call him Brace Face, Metal Mouth, Tinsel Teeth or Zipper Lips...

THEN

NOW

So a big shout out to Alex's orthodontist group, who made his teeth look beautiful!!! Thank you, thank you, thank you! (www.albanybraces.com)