We have been blessed that Daizy has had very minimal health concerns. We had to catch up on immunizations before she could start school. And of course she has had some allergy issues that everyone who lives in Pineville has to deal with. But for the most part this girl is healthy, happy and growing like crazy. The one concern we needed to look into was her teeth. There was some obvious discoloration of her teeth that I feared were cavities. Her baby teeth were perfectly straight and glowing white but when her permanent teeth came in there were some issues. Fortunately after her first dental visit I was told that she had no cavities. Daizy has an enamel deficiency as a result of being very sick as an infant. Doctor Matthews said that once all of her permanent teeth are in and she is a bit older we could look into some more permanent fixes but for now he wanted to seal those teeth so that they didn't continue to chip away. Luckily the appearance of her teeth didn't keep her from smiling but I do remember the day she ever eluded to the fact that her smile bothered her.
In the Lord's sovereignty the time worked out that Daizy got her three front teeth fixed the day before her first presentation at school. I cannot even begin to explain the confidence boost I saw in her when she saw her smile for the first time. She couldn't stop smiling, looking in the mirror and asking me if these were forever. She was a rock star in the chair while Dr. Matthews worked his magic. And the next day she looked like a seasoned professional presenting on the Wampanoag Indians.
BEFORE
in the dentist chair
AFTER
dressed and ready for her presentation
My girl was beautiful before but it was so good to see that smile grow even bigger. I love her newly found confidence. Between the new teeth and her long hair she has turned into quite the performer and has decided she wants to be a pop star. Watch out world.
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She is so beautiful!
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