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The Orthodontic & Bone Grafting Years

The growth and development of my teeth began immediately after child birth. Since each patient is unique, the necessity of the following procedures will depend on discussions among the craniofacial team, patient and family. For any rectification of defects, Pedodontist and Orthodontist, whom are specialists, are involved. Orthodontist treatments are needed after permanent molars erupt (age 6-8 years) and an orthodontic expansion is performed. A bone graft from the hip to the space in the alveolar ridge (gum line) is then placed. The treatment with braces may start at about seven years. As a final stage, correction of nasal deviation with a septorhinoplasty is performed.
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Dad says when I am an adult the final surgery will be a nose job. They will try and fix the left side of my nostril by cutting and bringing it down to make even with the right side.
Age 11 Scar Just About Faded On Lip

Dad says when I am an adult the final surgery will be a nose job. They will try and fix the left side of my nostril by cutting and bringing it down to make even with the right side.

 Now we get the real braces. The stabilizing braces are removed with the expander and the real upper and lower will be installed.
Age 12 Phase Two

Now we get the real braces. The stabilizing braces are removed with the expander and the real upper and lower will be installed.

 The goal here is to shift some teeth around. Stella still has a couple of baby teeth that are slowly coming out. She also has to adult teeth coming down that need a home.
Lets Juggle Some Teeth Around

The goal here is to shift some teeth around. Stella still has a couple of baby teeth that are slowly coming out. She also has to adult teeth coming down that need a home.

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The expander breached the palate. Stella says she cant feel liquid go up her nose This will have to wait to be corrected.
As Expected

The expander breached the palate. Stella says she cant feel liquid go up her nose This will have to wait to be corrected.

 Her lip scar is completely faded now.
Scarface No More

Her lip scar is completely faded now.

 Doc had X-Rays taken and he found a loner tooth floating around inside her palate. The tooth needs a home and a space to live.
Houston I Think We Have A Problem

Doc had X-Rays taken and he found a loner tooth floating around inside her palate. The tooth needs a home and a space to live.

 With this X-ray you cannot see the tooth.
Cool Look Blondes Do Have Brains

With this X-ray you cannot see the tooth.
The top arrow shows a mutant tooth living in the palate. It will have to be surgically removed. The next arrow shows a tooth with no place to go. It will have to be chained and towed to home port.
Two Issues Found

The top arrow shows a mutant tooth living in the palate. It will have to be surgically removed. The next arrow shows a tooth with no place to go. It will have to be chained and towed to home port.

 The hard palate will be exposed. The tooth will actually have a chain on it and will be pulled down by her braces into place.
Working On The Chain Gang

The hard palate will be exposed. The tooth will actually have a chain on it and will be pulled down by her braces into place.

 Long brutal winter left her pale and white.
Age 12 Smile

Long brutal winter left her pale and white.

 This is the scar left behind after the bone graft back in 2012. Almost faded away.
Do You See It?

This is the scar left behind after the bone graft back in 2012. Almost faded away.
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