We be havin' some fun now! We took Son #1 to the orthodontist last night for the first consultation, using the results of the X-rays, photos, and jaw impressions that were taken two weeks ago. The diagnosis was ugly. Severe overbite, two rear molars at 30 degree angles, one tooth completely pushed out of the line on the bottom. Said tooth may not have enough room to come in and may also have lasting complications because there is not enough gum line protecting it. Doc doesn't want to pull it 'til he sees what's going on; hubby wants to yank the thing right now. Top braces must be installed for at least three months before bottom braces, because without movement to correct the overbite the poor kid would wind up biting off the bottom braces. Bottom row of teeth must undergo so much movement that doc thinks we may need a permanent retainer wire installed once treatment is completed.
The fun starts in a month. It will probably take two years from start to finish. After a cool grand down payment, we go on a monthly installment plan for the other $3400 that is not covered by insurance. Best part of this story is that Son #3 has been told he already needs braces but can probably wait until his brother's treatment is done. (Probably?)
Mortgage, taxes, two car loans, and also a home equity loan soon to come because of the concrete work needed on the porch, driveway, and patio...could the gardener please put in a money tree?
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