Get braces, it's worth it but after the time of braces you need to wear a retainer. Honestly though, I'm glad I had them. Had them for 2.5 years total, a year and a half in 5th grade and then 7th-8th. I don't wear my retainer though, fuck that, it fucked with my lipring when I had it so I never wore it + now it doesn't fit lol. But yeah, they really aren't THAT bad once you get used to them.