Friday, June 04, 2004

Braces are damn expensive

This is an update of sorts. Tater's orthodontist appointment went well. The orthodontist was nice and very friendly. Tater definitely needs braces. His over bite is pretty severe. Good news is that our insurance will pay $1500. Bad news is that we have to pay at $2800. I was so not expecting braces to cost that much.

The orthodontist expects that the braces will only be needed for a year, and no extractions are needed.

They put spacers in that day because he is getting his braces on Wednesday. I have to take him back in because last night he popped both spacers out. Of course the kidlets can always be counted on to add some entertainment to any situation. After the orthodontist had a peek in Taters mouth, and took the time to examine the x-rays. He had to speak to me, and fill me in on what was the best course of treatment. As he was talking, he would take the occasional pause. At which point Fang would nod and say "yeht." LOL

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