Desperate for a smile to be proud of

My son Dylan is a great kid, he has never been one to want for anything but as he has got older his teeth have become a problem for him in more ways than one and he now wants for what we often take for granted, the ability to smile.

He has a common condition which is called overcrowding where the mouth is unable to house all teeth which leads to them coming through where they choose.

As he has got older, this has lead to an inability to smile without being self consious of it, self esteem issues and trouble eating (at times).

Recently we took him to the dentist for a consultation as to what can be done and the only option is braces however, these come at a cost that we certainly not afford.

We have been advised that he needs braces for both top and bottom at a cost of aproximately $6500 for both or as a partial repair $3500 for bracing of the top only.

We are not generally a family to ask for help but in knowing how my son feels about himself and his problem, I too am desperate to see his full smile once again.