A unicorn with braces and a story joins Salem’s Riverfront Carousel

Mr. Sprinkles the unicorn joined the herd at the Hazel Patton Riverfront Carousel on Friday, welcomed at an unveiling event which included rainbows, cupcakes and some tears from the orthodontist who commissioned him.

It’s because Mr. Sprinkles is no ordinary unicorn. He’s modeled after a stuffed animal who has helped hundreds of Salem kids get braces for free.

Dr. Cole Johnson opened Johnson Family Orthodonticsin 2011, with the goal of serving the community beyond…