Braces

Our youngest is now seeing the orthodontist for braces and an expander. It been an adjustment for the whole family, though.  She can't swallow, her throat hurts, nothing tastes good, she can't eat, the expander was put in too far back, she talks funny, it's not fair, she wants them out, and she'd rather have crooked teeth.

She doesn't want to eat french fries, yogurt, apple sauce, oatmeal, or anything else that is soft.  The only thing she likes is pancakes.  She even admitted that Grandma will have a hard time putting up with her next week (I thought that was cute).  But despite the drama and crying fits, we're actually observing her improving each day.  

Here's the list of foods to avoid during treatment:
- popcorn
- bagels
- pizza crust (can have the center of pizza, though)
- hard pretzels
- suckers or hard candy
- ice
- raw carrots
- nuts
- taco shells, doritos, cheetos, and other hard chips

Have fun at Camp Grandma!