The Cracks Show
But Evan’s parents’ confidences would be shaken when they discovered a major flaw in their plan. While the New Zealand government will happily pay for ordinary dentist appointments and the associated procedures for minors, Evan’s case was quite extraordinary.
The Cracks Show
The procedures that Evan required were far more expensive than the average set of braces, and if Evan’s parents wanted to go through them, they would need to cover them. This would obviously be an incredibly costly investment for the family.
Extensive Treatment
If Evan’s teeth could have been fixed by the ordinary fitting of wire braces, then his misery could have ended after a few months. But these were not your standard crooked teeth, and Evan’s complicated jaw would need a number of surgeries, followed by various treatments; a process that would take years.
Extensive Treatment
The family’s hopes and dreams seemed ruined as they discovered how much money and time would be needed to fix Evan’s teeth, not to mention how much pain and fear the young boy would face in the process…
