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Parenting cost shock as child needs braces

Original: Bah, one of the Kids needs braces. The good news is that the clear braces are cheaper and will take less time AND will b

An Australian parent has shared that one of their children needs braces. The upside is that clear braces are cheaper, faster, and more comfortable for a sensory-sensitive child, but the treatment still runs to many thousands of dollars, even spread over a payment plan. The post has struck a chord with others coping with the steep, often unexpected costs of children's dental care.

Why now: Parents widely relate to the high out-of-pocket cost of orthodontic treatment for kids.

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• Bah, one of the Kids needs braces. The good news is that the clear braces are cheaper and will take less time AND will be less impactful in terms of sensory discomfort. Bad news is, it's still many thousands of dollars and even though we can pay it off slowly, it bites pun… · teadrinker@aus.social · 16

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