First, she had to have surgery last year to try and make room for the tooth to come in. It didn't work. Then they put in an expander to make room. It obviously has also not worked. According to x-rays, the tooth has moved slightly and should come in. There is plenty of room now. The braces will attempt to make even more room. If it does not work, however, she will have to have another surgery where they will cut her gums, attach a bracket to the tooth, and force the tooth down. It sounds horrible. We are really hoping it doesn't come to that.
Aside from being the most expensive tooth on the planet, the real problem is that this missing tooth has really hurt her self esteem. She says she thinks she is ugly. She has had kids tell her they think she is a witch because she only has one tooth, so she gets super self-conscience about her tooth. Please don't ever mention the fact that her tooth is missing to her! She purposely tries to not smile with her teeth- especially in pictures. I know it is just part of growing pains, but I will be so glad when this tooth finally comes in and she doesn't worry about it anymore!
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I really hate it when physical things out of their control happen to kids that affect their self-esteem. But you know I know all about this. :) She will grow into a beautiful young lady and maybe even a humble one because she had to go through some "stuff."
Yeah, I know it's all part of growing up. I guess I just didn't expect self-esteem issues so early. I'm certain we'll deal with it with teenagers (they are my daughters, so they will for sure have acne after all).
Haha, yeah. N's teeth are coming in all crooked, just as expected. And we will for sure deal with acne and probably glasses for at least one of them. :)
Poor girl! I feel for her. I had to have that procedure done in high school where they put the bracket on the stubborn tooth and pull it down. It was no fun! I hope the other way works for her so she doesn't have to have it done!!
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