My braces were removed today just in time for “Incredible Edibles,” the launch/signing party and food-in-art exhibition for The Blooming Platter: A Harvest of Seasonal Vegan Recipes this Saturday night!   

In the photo, Minnie (the “small” Dane) had just stood up with her paws on my shoulders to give me a big kiss.  She’s clearly a fan of my new appliance-free mouth…or maybe it was what I had for dinner!

Thank you Dr. Marnie (Marnie Vorhees of Klar Vorhees) for a heck of a birthday gift.  You do amazing work!  Your innovative custom approach, high level of customer service, delightful sense of humor, compassion, and empathy for real-life goals, concerns, and limitations put you at the top of your game.   

I couldn’t be happier…happier I did it; happier we’re finished (except for the “retention phase,” of course)!  My teeth/bite have never been this close to perfect, even after wearing braces twice as a kid.  

Another bonus:  I can go to bed a half hour earlier tonight because I won’t be cleaning my teeth!