Braces :/

[Dave,]

It depends how old you are and how bad your teeth are. If you're leaving school and starting college I'd say no. But if you're still in school go for it.

I had braces in year 8 and had them on for about 9 months since my teeth weren't that bad. So for 9 months of braces I have straight teeth for a lifetime.

Good/bad points, can't really say - they're just braces, if you want straight teeth get them....

[Describe]

It's not unorthodox for your dentist to remove teeth in order for your other teeth to form together because if she didn't, you simply wouldn't have room in your mouth! The exact same thing happened to me in fact! I had four teeth removed within a week and then waited one or two months to have braces fitted which wasn't an entirely pleasant experience to say the least.

I'd rate pain and discomfort as the highest disadvantages though they only last a few days to a week depending on the state of your teeth when the brace is first fitted. I was distraught to find I couldn't eat toffee and when I first had the braces fitted eating bread was horrible, I had the sensation that my teeth were loose and wobbly. I hope I don't put you off however because the end result is brilliant(pending you wear your retainer) and very noticeable. There is nothing better about someone's appearance than straight, white teeth.

[Camy]

I would just go for it if I were you, I don't think anyone really bothers about braces any more, its pretty common place, so you should be fine, and I think there's a bit of pain once you have them on, but I think the end effect is worth it.

[Lindsey]

I have had braces, well actually i got them off about 2-3 weeks ago. I had a big overbite, so it looked like I had buck teeth.. So, I was happy when I got my braces on, and I loved it when they came off. , it looks so much better. So if its visible get braces, there worth it.