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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Thanks all. And again, Invisalign will never be an option, [b]at least if I’m paying for anything. 
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We had previously talked about eventually getting braces. I think most recently, we talked a few months ago. Her reaction took me by complete surprise. I agree that I want her to have agency over her body (except for the starving yourself part). I just don’t know that she can make a mature decision right now.

I’m now thinking maybe a consultation would give us information about whether this is merely cosmetic or not (assuming the ortho will be completely honest).

The other possibility is that [b]she isn’t mature enough for  braces right now[/b]. [/quote]

Yikes.

I'm sure you love your daughter, but do you like her at all?[/quote]

It sounds like she knows you really don't want her to have braces and its best to say no.  If its the same cost, why not allow her to choose.  That is our plan with our child.  We'll discuss all the options and then decide.  You have to teach her how to take care of them and make it easy so she doesn't lose them with a proper case and helping her keep track of it.  Your child already has body issues.  Maybe you are part of the issue.  [/quote]

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