[blindkid] Braces

[MomdadOfArushi]

Apart from the need due to medical reasons (one tooth blocking other), it
significantly affects everything including behavior, confidence, social as
the kids goes older. I'm not sure if the child will be appreciative of you
for taking care of this in future as this will be taken as granted, but very
likely, she may be disappointed that parents missed to take care of this.

Shail
(unfortunately, based on my personal experience).

-----Original Message-----
From: blindkid [mailto:blindkid-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Melissa
Riccobono via blindkid
Sent: Tuesday, March 31, 2015 11:13 AM
To: 'Julie Yanez'; 'Blind Kid Mailing List, (for parents of blind children)'
Subject: Re: [blindkid] Braces

No, I think wanting your daughter to have straight teeth is absolutely fine.
I appreciate you not wanting her to stick out even more, but, I would say
three things to you. First, braces are temporary. They will be off in a few
years--maybe less--and then this particular phase of her life will be over.
Second, so many teens have braces that, although I am sure the teens
themselves believe this makes them stick out, I really don't think that is
true. It's not as if she will have anything different in her mouth than any
of the other kids at her school who have braces. Third, as you said, this
will become a necessity in a couple of years anyway, so I think taking care
of it now makes sense, and is the smart thing to do. Good luck to both of
you!
Melissa

-----Original Message-----
From: Julie Yanez via blindkid [mailto:blindkid at nfbnet.org]
Sent: Tuesday, March 31, 2015 1:31 PM
To: Support For The Blind:)
Subject: [blindkid] Braces

Good morning and happy spring all!
I'm writing to ask for some input and advise. My 13 year old as some of you
know, was born premature and has ROP. She has been blind since birth. I am
currently getting her all set up with her orthodontist for braces. She's
dreading the idea of them. At this point, it's considered cosmetic. But in
2 years will turn into a necessity since one adult tooth is blocked from
growing out.
I've shown her what they are like, her friends have shared with her their
experiences and she will be attending the consultation review.

I don't want her to live with the stigmas of uneven teeth. She has a
beautiful confident smile. Am I being selfish for wanting her to have
straight teeth and not be teased for crooked ones? She's already "the blind
girl" on campus even though she is loved by many.

Thanks in advance, Julie
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