My 8 year old daughter has had 3 of her teeth removed for cavities in the past 3 years. Yes, blame for that is to us, her parents, but that's a wholly different story. Now she's the model of dental hygiene and care .
Anyway, her dentist said her remaining teeth are 'crowding' and she needs braces (space maintainers) to keep them in line (sorta 'disciplined'). Today, the orthodontist's assistant called to tell me it's gonna cost $4300, of which insurance pays $1000, so the rest is mine .
Of course, she offered me an interest-free payment plan, but it does force me to think - is this really needed? I don't want to spend for something cosmetic, but if it's gonna be a real problem for her later on, I don't want to be a blind-tightwad now. (or open myself for her suing me later for not being a caring parent )
So whaddya say?
Anyway, her dentist said her remaining teeth are 'crowding' and she needs braces (space maintainers) to keep them in line (sorta 'disciplined'). Today, the orthodontist's assistant called to tell me it's gonna cost $4300, of which insurance pays $1000, so the rest is mine .
Of course, she offered me an interest-free payment plan, but it does force me to think - is this really needed? I don't want to spend for something cosmetic, but if it's gonna be a real problem for her later on, I don't want to be a blind-tightwad now. (or open myself for her suing me later for not being a caring parent )
So whaddya say?
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