I was lucky enough to never need braces
I would like to see a before and afterIm having my braces removed in 6 months,You get used to braces and any new changes after a month. And straight teeth are worth it. I might upload before and after pictures of my braces and ya'll can see how much they have fixed my teeth
I had braces on for a year and half. I didn't really mind the braces that much. The only thing that ever bothered me was the elastics you had to wear for any sort of overbite/underbite correction. Be sure to wear them though, you'll be so much more satisfied with the result when you're done.
Also when given a retainer be sure to wear it. My bottom teeth started moving back to the way they were solely because I didn't wear my retainer near as much as I should've. Today they look the same as they did when I started. Top ones are fine, but bottoms reset.
Oh well I guess. Bad choice.
I was lucky enough to never need braces.
I'd say just make sure to wear everything they give you for as long as they tell you. It might suck for a few years, but in 20 years you'll be happy you did it.
I had braces when I was younger. Now I have a permanent retainer behind my bottom teeth, but I've never really worn my top one, and I haven't noticed any change.
I had braces for 2 years. Before I got them I had to have a couple teeth pulled so they would fit. I also had to have these expander things that were very painful. In my opinion, the first few days of braces are the only bad part. I still wear my retainer like every other day when I sleep. I'm supposed to wear them every day. I've had mine off for about 1.5 years, and they haven't moved, so yeah it's definitely worth having straight teeth.
Also, if you have the choice, get your wisdom teeth out. It's a fun experience
Edit: I also have a permanent retainer on my bottom teeth. It's just a small wire behind my teeth, and I barely notice it now.
How much do the permanent retainer cost? Do they cost more than removable ones?
They shouldn't cost anything, it should be added into the total bill of your braces. And usually they put a permanent retainer in the bottom, but it depends on your orthodontist. I didn't have a choice.
I heard from my friends that retainer sucks, but it's way better than braces.
Getting them next month![]()

