Orthodontist Appointment

Rachel had an Orthodontist Appointment this morning before heading back to school, and it was the best appointment ever!! Rachel will be getting her braces off on December 22nd and she is beyond happy!! 

Dr Carter took an Xray today. It was the first one we've seen since her surgery in June. And it was most interesting to see Dr. Martin's fancy metal work! The metal on her upper jaw is what was placed for jaw repositioning. 

It's kinda bittersweet. Getting her braces off is just another step in Rachel's Journey really winding down...

Her last big medically needed surgery is behind her. 

Her jaw is repositioned. 

Her teeth are all straight. 

For over 19 years, we knew what things laid ahead for Rachel in this journey of having been born with a cleft lip, palate, and alveolar ridge. And with the pending removal of her braces in a few weeks, that means that each of those milestones have been checked off the list. The only things that lie ahead for Rachel is if she wants some cosmetic things done like a lip revision or nose job. But everything medically has been done!! 

It's amazing to look back at how far her mouth has come. Here is a comparison over the last 12 years.