I used to have braces but I got them off a year ago they are a pain in the arse. Just keep them clean gabs cause it's so gross when ppl have old food stuck in their braces. LOL. A hint use the wax they give u it works like a charm. Feel free to ask your mom for ice cream it makes it hurt less I did that when i had mine first on and I felt alot better with a huge bowl of chocolate ice cream.