Braces/orthodontics Anyone??

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   Just got back from having braces put on my DD- 10 yrs old.  

While going over the contract with the office manager, she points out that if we stopped coming in for appointments, etc, the treatment wouldn't work, a fee would be assessed, etc...

I took the opportunity to ask her whether they had a pandemic flu plan in place and what we should do in the event it occurs.  Afterall, we have just placed permanent metal in my daughter's mouth.  What if we CAN'T come in for adjustments, breakage, etc..?  

She looked at my like I was a bit nuts, but did say she knew it had been in the news.  No, they didn't have a policy as she would know since she is the office manager.  Hopefully, they will address this issue.

Anyone else out there with braces?  I'm completely new to these things and don't know the ins and outs of them.

Thanks, 
s

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Guests Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Guest Group	Post Options Post Reply Quote Guests Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Braces/orthodontics Anyone?? Posted: May 17 2006 at 12:41pm
	Just got back from having braces put on my DD- 10 yrs old. While going over the contract with the office manager, she points out that if we stopped coming in for appointments, etc, the treatment wouldn't work, a fee would be assessed, etc... I took the opportunity to ask her whether they had a pandemic flu plan in place and what we should do in the event it occurs. Afterall, we have just placed permanent metal in my daughter's mouth. What if we CAN'T come in for adjustments, breakage, etc..? She looked at my like I was a bit nuts, but did say she knew it had been in the news. No, they didn't have a policy as she would know since she is the office manager. Hopefully, they will address this issue. Anyone else out there with braces? I'm completely new to these things and don't know the ins and outs of them. Thanks, s

Guests Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Guest Group	Post Options Post Reply Quote Guests Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: July 14 2006 at 11:08am
	I have two children in braces. They both have an additional 6 months left on their contract. Thank you for bringing this up as I hadn't stopped to consider it. First thing Monday morning I will be calling them to inquire. Thanks for your insight!

strwberry Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Valued Member Joined: February 22 2006 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 47	Post Options Post Reply Quote strwberry Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: July 14 2006 at 12:54pm
	I have one in braces and I didn't even think about this, thank you Sand for posting this.....I will ask at his next appointment what happens if we can't come in to have the braces removed.....Thank goodness I've paid his braces off so won't have to worry about being billed. I'm going to ask how I could remove them without causing damage to his teeth, he has 6 months left on wearing them hopefully they will be off before anything happens. Sand, I have been a long time lurker of this site and some how I missed this topic 2 months ago ...but it still amazes me that someone can come up with something I hadn't thought about

pamcat Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Valued Member Joined: July 04 2006 Location: Afghanistan Status: Offline Points: 6	Post Options Post Reply Quote pamcat Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: July 16 2006 at 4:04am
	I have a 14 year old who was supposed to get his braces this summer. He qualified thru a program because his lower jaw is smaller than his upper jaw. But I have decided to hold off on the braces. I was worried about what I would do if we could not get to the orthodontist.