Heather was at the dentist yesterday. When she was there 6 months ago, they were concerned about her teeth becoming too congested and growing in squint so they did an x-ray and called her back in 6 months. So yesterday was her return visit. She had another x-ray which confirmed she needs a baby molar taken out as the adult one behind it is growing in squint. The dentist also said that she will definitely need braces as there is too much congestion in her mouth but wants to wait a couple of years. During that time, he’ll probably remove a few more teeth to make way.

She’s very nervous about having her tooth out as her best friend’s dad is a dentist and she’s been telling her all sorts of horror stories!

It seems she has the same problem I had as a child. Unfortunately I didn’t get a brace and now I have horrendous squint front teeth which have always bothered me, more so in later life. I have looked into having cosmetic dentistry to correct it but the bank balance just won’t stretch that far. Maybe in a few years or so.

Anyway the date for her extraction is 10th June so will keep you posted.