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Having braces young is tough but, when you get older it will be more painful. Having them young is much more beneficial versus when you’re older. If you get braces when you’re younger your teeth will become straighter as you grow older. Being young with braces gives you the advantage of not paying for them. My parents pay for my braces because I’m too young to have a steady income. On the other hand if you’re older with braces you’ll be paying for them out of your own pocket. Something I’m not willing to do. Also having braces when you’re older could possibly make you unattractive to others. When I’m older I do not want to have to deal with the troubles of braces. A bad quality of braces that will affect you is that you can’t eat what you want. I’m not allowed to eat candy, popcorn, or gum. Another bad quality is if you play sports and you get hit in your mouth, your lip might get stuck to your braces ending in a swollen lip. Even with all the negative connotations of braces I’d rather get them out the way while I’m young. People have there opinions on when they should get their braces. Get them when you’re younger. Save yourself the trouble!!!