Kathryn Got Braces Today...

**Michelle** · 04-29-2010, 03:36 PM

...she looks great. I wish they were this simple when I had them. I think they're hardly noticeable compared to when I had them.

And yes, my budget for this sort of cost was out of wack. Had to use the CC...word to the wise: keep up to date on your medical insurance policy's details. Dave's policy at work changed, and we've already used up the orthodontic benefit ($1K/family/lifetime??? Great to have some coverage, but that's a drop in the bucket...by the time I'm done paying for both of their braces/orthodontic care, we'll have spent at least $12K out of pocket

)

Anyway, I'm going to post before and after pictures. :camera:

**baxjul** · 04-29-2010, 04:21 PM

Wow, those look great! When I had them .... about 26 years ago.... they were hideous.

My dd is going to need them in about 5 years.

**nuisance26** · 04-29-2010, 04:57 PM

~I've always thought braces looked cute so I think she looks super! I so appreciate my parent's investing in my smile. I'm sure she will too!~

**Libby** · 04-29-2010, 04:58 PM

Your daughter is beautiful!!

And yes braces have totally changed from when I was your daughters age and they're colourful too! Makes me wonder about getting them finally?

Either way...need to save up first lol

**Debbie-cat** · 04-29-2010, 08:19 PM

They look great and it is so worth it in the end. She is beautiful too!

**Michelle** · 04-29-2010, 08:33 PM

Thanks everyone

**nodmicks** · 06-24-2010, 07:30 AM

She looks great with them!!!!! Very pretty daughter

I noticed they were much easier to get on and off when ds has his (recently came off).

I know you'll have that difference on the cc gone asap.

**Darlene** · 06-24-2010, 07:51 AM

Oh Michelle she's growing up so fast and looks very much the teenager. Love that smile and the pink. My neice changes the color of her bands all the time & often matches them to holidays, lol.

You are rockin' that smile Kathryn!

Hug to you Michelle!!

**annymoll** · 06-29-2010, 07:12 PM

I am a stickler over good dental care! You flash those beautiful teeth Kathryn! Brains and beautiful teeth..... take you anywhere!!! LOL!!!

**frugalfranny** · 06-30-2010, 01:33 AM

They look great and she will soooooooo thank you in the end!

**Michelle** · 06-30-2010, 06:54 AM

Originally Posted by frugalfranny

They look great and she will soooooooo thank you in the end!

Thanks

That's what I've been telling her

**PinkTulip** · 07-10-2010, 11:53 AM

I just wanted to say that you did something important for her (and she will be thankful). I am 34 and got braces 6 months ago because my parents refused to spend the money when I was younger. Mine was due to a impacted tooth that never come through. My front canine tooth was about to fall out over it. $8K later I am still paying for it...