Sunday, November 16, 2008

Braces - ouch

Well it has happened. Shantal needs braces. It looks like the payment plan is pretty good for the basic service. The Orthodontist would, however, like us to purchase the advanced service plan, which includes items such as: more frequent x-rays and cleanings, sealants on the teeth, a permanent retainer afterwards (lower teeth), fancier self healing bands, and something else I'm not remembering now.

550 € over 3 years for the basic plan - paid in all cases (with or without the fancy plan and apparently reimbursed after successful completion of the treatment).
30 €/month for 4 years for the fancy plan (total 1,440 €) - not reimbursed.

And, we've got 2 more kids coming.

Oh, and we still have to talk Shantal into the whole affair. Who knows how that will turn out. I showed Shantal and Spencer how to ride the train down to the Orthodontists office on Saturday.

3 comments:

Ann said...

Ouch on the payment end of braces for sure. Good luck with the whole braces thing. We did that route with 3 of our kids. Different prices for each one and different services also. Hope Shantal is brave. She'll love them after they are all done.

Gardner said...

Hi Ann,

thanks for thinking of Shantal. I'll pass it along.

Gordon Diffey said...

It will be well worth it in the long run. It is easier to have orthodontic work done during childhood and the enduring set of perfect teeth are somethng that Shantal will thank you for in later life.