It's called the W arch..

Up close and personal! Parker's mouth is TEETH overload! He has so much crowding its scary! We made an appointment with Dr Allred about a month ago and Parker got a retainer that is permanent for 10-12 months called the W arch. It will spread out his mouth and make room for his permanent teeth that haven't came in yet! I am excited about the process- he has done actually really well.. I warned him for weeks about the impressions.. when they fill a mouth guard full of nasty crap that makes you gag and feel like you cant breathe.. so when the day finally arrived.. I was nervous.. I was scared for the boy! I HATED this day when I had to get braces! He chose the flavor root beer.. and sat there like a champ.. as we were walking out the door I said, "I am totally bugged.. I stressed for weeks about that appt and it didn't even phase you!" He just looked at me and said "so you wanted me to gag and stop breathing?!" haha. Oh how I love watching him grow up.. I cant wait for him to finally have straight beautiful teeth! My little boy is GROWING up!!