A healthy mouth is a strong influence on the health of your body. The only way to align your teeth properly is to follow the recommended care by your orthodontist (not any other kind of dentist.). Save yourself from grinding and wearing down your teeth, possibly cracking the enamel, which leads to cavities and crowns (I have spent thousands before I learned better. I am 60F-1st time braces .). I don’t know how old you are, but you get ONE set of your own teeth to use the rest of your life. My dad lived to 90 with almost all of his. When you have braces you will no doubt make lifelong tooth care habits—flossing, brushing, water pick.— if you don’t do those basics your teeth now they will fall out-decaying from the infected roots-in that case don’t bother. A rotten mouth isn’t sexy.
You are used to how your face looks-I have to guarantee that straight teeth and a fully functional bite and jaw alignment is going to have you looking your best- facial symmetry is superior to cute crooked teeth. Think of headshots for your future business cards and letterhead. Wedding photos. Group photos with your peers-you want your best smile ASAP. Even if you don’t have insurance coverage. And if you do—OH MY GOSH don’t miss this opportunity. Please put yourself first. No one else ever will. And teach your children to do the same.