Mira and Amelia visit the dentist

Last week Mira and Amelia had dentist appointments. We go to this great dentist who specializes in children. They have names for the instruments, a flat screen TV that shows a fish tank, free princess toothbrushes and toothpaste, and a treasure chest to pick a prize from after the appointment. Very exciting!

It was Amelia's first dentist visit. She did just great! She listened well and the dentist said her teeth look just great. Here she is in the dentist's chair:
Mira's visit brought different news: she will certainly need braces. The dentist was positive about that. She has a little overbite, which I never noticed. And her center alignment is off, meaning her top teeth are centered where they should be, but her bottom teeth are shifted slightly so the centers don't line up. And she has a top tooth that isn't coming in yet, but when it does, it will be turned a little.

None of this bothers Mira right now, which is good. When we told her she'll need braces, she got all excited. I guess that's a positive! Chris and I didn't have braces, so we have no idea what is involved. We hear they are expensive. Checks can be sent to our home!

One note: Mira has glasses and will need braces. If she gets a broken leg, she'll have her aunt Kelly's trifecta of all the cool things Kelly wanted as an elementary schooler. Jealous, Kelly?

And here is a sweet structure Mira made in the waiting room: