[JSchnett]

1. Wear your rubber bands (if you get them) at least every night, they tell you that it will speed up the process of getting your braces off and I never listened to them and I ended up having braces for 4 years instead of 2.

2. Wear your retainer

3. Brush your teeth really well, your orthodontist should show you how with your new braces

4.Get used to having [censored] stuck in your teeth constantly after eating, brush or use a toothpick

5. The first week is the worst, it feels like you are chewing on metal when you eat but it gets a lot easier, also getting them tightened Isnt bad at all they may be a little sore for a day or 2 max but not as bad as the first few days you get your braces.