DS2, who is 14, has had fixed braces for about 18 months. He wore palate expanders top and bottom for about 6 months before that. He is being treated on the NHS.
We've been in for an appointment this morning and I went up with him, which I usually don't and the ortho told us both off, as he needed a repair. Apparently it is the 8th repair since he's had the fixed braces, the average is 2. He said that if DS breaks his brace again, they will take them off and discontinue treatment.
I will be watching DS like a hawk - I think he is generally quite careful about what he eats and drinks, but I will be doubling down and reviewing everything with him, to make sure we give him the best chance of getting to the end of treatment. I think he has been unlucky - one of the breakages happened within half an hour of the bracket being put on and they cheerfully admitted they'd probably been optimistic putting it on and took it straight off again. I didn't say this to the ortho, as he seemed too cross to argue with.
Has anyone else had this happen? Would it be possible to swap across to private care to get the job finished? Can the NHS discontinue orthodontic treatment? Any tips for helping DS get to the end of his treatment, please?
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autumnboys · 09/01/2020 12:35
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