I got braces when I was in 2nd grade. It hurt when they put them on but not so much when they took them off. Now I have this retainer thingy in my mouth and it's been there forever. I can't take it off and pieces of them fall off. The retainer thingy helps keep my teeth straight.
I've only ever had a few friends with braces - I've got pretty much perfect teeth for my part, a gift of genetics - and I have to say, they do look awkward and that they hurt like all hell. I don't envy them for the metal contraptions sticking out of their mouths...
Never had them, I was born with great straight teeth.
YOU TRYIN' TO MAKE ME JEALOUS, FOO?!
Beat 2 years minimum! It sucks
Already beat it. I got mine on in June of 2008. They said that they were going to take them off in two years... but... they lied. I have no idea how long they are going to keep them on for. But, it might be another year.
Well, I'm waiting for braces. 2 years ago, my mom told me that I'm getting braces. Then a year later, she said the same thing, and now a month ago, she said again. Just can't take it!!!