Scootie started her braces today

Orlando's LOVESLAVE · Post by **Orlando's LOVESLAVE** » Tue Jul 15, 2008 5:11 pm

Scoot went in this am and got the first part of her braces put on.

Here is a pic of her just this past weekend, without braces yet.
Self portrait. Learning from her daddy.

These next two are her after we got home from the orthodontist today.
The flash went off right in her eyes. That's why the funny face.

This one, she looked away from the camera a bit, so the flash woundn't blind her.

She's been showing everyone. I think she likes 'em, so far.

Just the top front four to start. In about 6 weeks we go back and they'll put the rest on the top. Not sure if they'll start any of the bottoms at that time.

Soup4Rush · Post by **Soup4Rush** » Tue Jul 15, 2008 5:56 pm

need a loan??

Walkinghairball · Post by **Walkinghairball** » Tue Jul 15, 2008 6:02 pm

Soup4Rush wrote:need a loan??

YES!!!

Sir Myghin · Post by **Sir Myghin** » Tue Jul 15, 2008 6:04 pm

hope you got that there dental insurance.

Walkinghairball · Post by **Walkinghairball** » Tue Jul 15, 2008 6:05 pm

Sir Myghin wrote:hope you got that there dental insurance.

I have double dental thru my work...................but it don't cover braces.

Which is colossal bullshit, but oh well.

I have 2 years to pay them off.

Orlando's LOVESLAVE · Post by **Orlando's LOVESLAVE** » Tue Jul 15, 2008 7:10 pm

She's been quite the trooper today. She hasn't complained (yet) about any pain. We'll give her some more Children's Motrin before beddy by time.

Thank Goodness the orthodontist has a payment plan.

Soup4Rush · Post by **Soup4Rush** » Tue Jul 15, 2008 9:59 pm

good for Scoot.. Yeah it is BS insuarance does not cover, cosmetic they say is not covered.. and braces are not cheap..

Orlando's LOVESLAVE · Tue Jul 15, 2008 10:52 pm

The thing that sucks about the "cosmetic" clause in dental insurance policies is BS. When it is necessary, they should pay at least 1/2 the fees. If it is truely cosmetic (done in vanity) then it should be up to the patient.

I wouldn't put braces on my kid, just because. They are TOO expensive to "JUST PUT ON". When it is a HEALTH issue, it shouldn't be an issue for the insurance to kick in a bit. But it has been like that for SOOOOOOOOOO long. I'm surprised nothing has changed on that. Doctors are gonna make their money one way or the other. In the dentist world, orthodontists and oral surgeons make a killing off patients, cuz insurance isn't there. BS, all the way!!!

awip2062 · Post by **awip2062** » Tue Jul 15, 2008 11:08 pm

Thanks for the pics! Will she get to choose the color of her rubber bands when she goes in each time?

Sir Myghin · Post by **Sir Myghin** » Wed Jul 16, 2008 4:19 am

Walkinghairball wrote:
Sir Myghin wrote:hope you got that there dental insurance.

I have double dental thru my work...................but it don't cover braces.

Which is colossal bullshit, but oh well.

I have 2 years to pay them off.

gah, nazis.

Soup4Rush · Post by **Soup4Rush** » Wed Jul 16, 2008 6:31 am

Orlando's LOVESLAVE wrote:The thing that sucks about the "cosmetic" clause in dental insurance policies is BS. When it is necessary, they should pay at least 1/2 the fees. If it is truely cosmetic (done in vanity) then it should be up to the patient.

I wouldn't put braces on my kid, just because. They are TOO expensive to "JUST PUT ON". When it is a HEALTH issue, it shouldn't be an issue for the insurance to kick in a bit. But it has been like that for SOOOOOOOOOO long. I'm surprised nothing has changed on that. Doctors are gonna make their money one way or the other. In the dentist world, orthodontists and oral surgeons make a killing off patients, cuz insurance isn't there. BS, all the way!!!

I don't think I have ever had a dental plan that was worth a shit!! even doubled covered it seems like you end up paying for something..

Big Blue Owl · Post by **Big Blue Owl** » Wed Jul 16, 2008 7:04 am

Such a cute girl you have there, Leon and Marn!

Walkinghairball · Post by **Walkinghairball** » Wed Jul 16, 2008 7:25 am

Thanks Owlie.

Yeah Myg..................DDS Nazis for sure.

And yes she gets to pick the color of her rubberbands whenever she feels like changing it up.

I love insurance that don't cover all the stuff too.

Panacea · Post by **Panacea** » Wed Jul 16, 2008 9:45 am

I had to pay for my own braces out of pocket, as an adult. It was the first major purchase we did after I got my first teaching contract. The second major purchase was a house, the one we just moved out of. I used to love getting the clear rubber bands. I'd end up eating mustard sometime, and it would stain the bands so that they looked gold, and then it looked like I had silver and gold in me mouth.

awip2062 · Post by **awip2062** » Wed Jul 16, 2008 9:56 am

Keep us updated on how Scoot does, kay?

Sis, you are crazy! LOL

*hugs*