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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I have had braces twice, once in HS and once at 26 because I didn't wear my retainers. I agree that teeth should be straight. That said, you usually pay a flat fee for braces as opposed to paying every visit and you kid is more than a pain in the ass for this orthodontist, he is costing him money. From age 13-16 I broke my braces exactly once, so I think it is possible and reasonable for a 14yr old to take responsibility for the expensive equipment in his mouth. If the Dr still insists on taking them off, ask bluntly of it is because your son is a non-cooperative patient and then ask what you can so to have the treatment completed. It may cost you more money. You will need to sit down with you son and have him decide what he wants to do. I didn't wear my retainers to protect my parents investment and I decided to pay for a second round of braces myself once I was working. Would you let him make that choice? [/quote] I know he is a PITA. If I knew this would happen, I never would have got him braces. But they are on and paid for now. I don't want him to have to do this again.[/quote] It may not be your choice, if he is non-compliant.[/quote]
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