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Just heard the President's comment to urgently grab two and a half years crude supply (for the US) in sensitive coastal areas - if ten years to actually get it out can be called "urgent". Two and half years worth... Then what?
Here's an everyday question for Todsters that sums up my predicament as a fence-sitter; just a Yes/No answer will suffice... My 13yo daughter needs braces, cost (AU)$3000 out-of-pocket - checked around, compares to other quotes. Though any problem is barely noticeable, Doc says it will be "better in the long run" (of course, the "Long Run" is why I visit here!). So, go ahead with the non-critical op or risk the wife divorcing me? (Kidding, but there'd be friction!)
Thanks in advance, Matt B
I wore braces; lots of stigma associated with 'em. Didn't have much choice either. Did what I could to get 'em off as fast as I could--2 years+2 years retainer. Created later enamel and cavity trouble costing more than braces. My advice is to leave the choice to your daughter, provided the money's not an issue.
What other things might she need with the $3000 given the economy we're heading into? On the other hand, we're vain creatures and I'm glad my parents got me braces way back when.
It depends on how bad her teeth are, braces might not be "just vanity" but a medical necessity. She shouldn't have (for example) physical discomfort while eating, or be unable to clean her teeth properly so she loses them to gum disease, etc.
I'd go ahead and do it. The only reason not to is that you think the caca will hit the fan sometime soon. But if the caca hits the fan then we'd have hyperinflation and bank failures and you wouldn't have the three grand spare anyway! Use it or lose it :)
Thanks, not that I had any say to start with (never ask sisters, sister-in-laws, school mums - in fact any woman! - for their opinion on such matters). Guess we'll just have to be another three grand behind the eight ball if current trends continue.
Further, never ever seek a second opinion and let your wife find out about it!!!
Ahh, to be out of debt...
Regards, Matt B
Still crossing fingers and toes, coz there's two other kids with teeth in this family.