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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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I was worried he didnt listen to me when I told him I was numb already...
Ok I Guess He Changed His Mind..Whew.

I was worried he didnt listen to me when I told him I was numb already...

 Where did that come from? Feels like hot water going into my gums....ah...I cant stay still....
Slight Burning Sensation?

Where did that come from? Feels like hot water going into my gums....ah...I cant stay still....

 How much more do I need? My jaw is getting tired...I feel light headed..o..must be the gas...
How Much Longer?

How much more do I need? My jaw is getting tired...I feel light headed..o..must be the gas...

 Ok Stella, now we will pack your mouth with gauze. You ever hear the term cottonmouth? No I'm not talking about a snake....
Pack My Mouth With Gauze...

Ok Stella, now we will pack your mouth with gauze. You ever hear the term cottonmouth? No I'm not talking about a snake....
Ok..Hmm..which way is the best way to get your Snaggletooth?
Study The Right Angle To Pull..

Ok..Hmm..which way is the best way to get your Snaggletooth?

 Ok..now I got ahold of it..you will feel some pressure on your tooth....
Get The Pliers Around My Tooth..

Ok..now I got ahold of it..you will feel some pressure on your tooth....

 So I got a good grip on it Stella...
Clamp Down...

So I got a good grip on it Stella...

 Ok..here we go..I'm going to count 1,2,3 and then yank it....ok Stella?
Ok We Will 1,2, Yank!!

Ok..here we go..I'm going to count 1,2,3 and then yank it....ok Stella?
Sorry Stella I was never good at counting past two....now just bite down on this and it will stop the bleeding...
What Happened To Three?

Sorry Stella I was never good at counting past two....now just bite down on this and it will stop the bleeding...

 Well thats how you pull a tooth. Papa still wanted to wrap some string around it and tie to a door handle and slam the door..I like this way better I get a balloon!
Got A Light Bud?

Well thats how you pull a tooth. Papa still wanted to wrap some string around it and tie to a door handle and slam the door..I like this way better I get a balloon!

 My tooth, you can see from the back of it that poor brushing habits made it start to rot.
My Snaggle Front Tooth..

My tooth, you can see from the back of it that poor brushing habits made it start to rot.

 Here you see two weeks after the extraction, all healed up.
Two Weeks Afterwards...

Here you see two weeks after the extraction, all healed up.
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