When I talked to the orthodontist today, he pretty much let me know that I'm getting a really good deal, because if I didn't have the insurance I do (which caps what he's allowed to charge), my treatment would be around [obscene amount of money here]. Luckily Metlife caps it so the whole thing will be [somewhat less obscene amount] minus [piddly amount insurance kicks in]. So it will be [Christmas present] next Thursday plus [reasonable price] per month for the next 22-24 months. Retainers and follows up are free!
Anyway, it's going to be quite a bit of work, including removing my one remaining baby tooth, which I had not realized I had created quite so much of an attachment to.
I am getting clear brackets on the top teeth and regular on the bottom. I did some research on the web and it says they won't stain or discolor.
For some of you who knew me in my younger years might be asking yourself - I thought Kate already had braces? Well, I did - around age 12 or so - but they have relapsed slightly so I thought I would take advantage of good insurance and get this done as my New Year's Resolution.
Here's a picture of a mouth with half and half so you can see the difference:
I will be providing braces updates every 4 to 6 weeks for the next 24 months.
Kate
5 comments:
The key question - am I allowed to point at you, laugh and make disparaging remarks more appropriate of a junior-high student next time I see you?
I am offering good money for pics of Kate in nightgear!
Orthodontists nowadays don't do headgear thank god. Only rubber bands. The rubber bands are still made by the same company though - rams, owls, monkeys, etc.
I wouldn't know anything about braces, never had them... realy shame about the headgear.... ;)
I did it "several" years ago, just on the bottom.. I hope you are not in any discomfort Thursday night. If you are, take some Tylenol PM and sleep through it. Do not, I repeat, DO NOT go to a bar and try to drink yourself painfree. I can tell you from personal experience that it does not work!
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