A Wish for a smile
<p>Kira Ktichen, 16, right, is comforted by Julie Schwanz, a volunteer for the Wishing Star Foundation, as she cries tears of joy Tuesday after having her "wish" revealed to her at Ryon Schofield's dental office in Hayden. Kitchen, who has severe anemia that requires blood transfusions, wished for a new smile but was surprised with a complete makeover day that includes a new set of veneers, hair styling, manicure and pedicure, lunch, a limousine for transportation and a professional photography session. Also photographed are Sue Capello, left, a wish conductor, and Ryon Schofi…
HAYDEN - Kira Kitchen is all smiles again.
Thanks to Wishing Star, the 16-year-old has bright, white teeth following a final treatment at Dr. Ryon Scholfield's office on Tuesday.
Kitchen suffers from severe anemia. Because her body doesn't create enough red blood cells, she has to have a blood transfusion every six weeks at least.
"Due to the long list of medications that go with this, Kira's teeth have become yellowed," a release said. "She has an absolutely stunning smile, but no longer gives you that winning grin because she is embarrassed of her teeth."
Kira wished for a smile makeover. After many appointments, a dentist and orthodontist decided that what Kira needed were veneers, which are porcelain composites used to cover the colored tooth.
"This will give Kira that bright white smile she misses," the release said.
She also received an entire makeover, complete with a hair cut and dye, makeup, pedicure, manicure, spa services, a limo ride, a stay in a hotel and professional pictures.