braces before you turn 18 are a fucking gamble/scam, since your jaw is still growing and can fuck up the improvements even if your retainer still fits perfectly
like, I get that catching issues as a child might reduce the total amount of time in braces, but it'll cost you twice as much and dental care isn't free
My car cost me $13k after taxes with an extended warranty
I wish my fucking teeth were that cheap
I had to get braces twice
braces before you turn 18 are a fucking gamble/scam, since your jaw is still growing and can fuck up the improvements even if your retainer still fits perfectly
like, I get that catching issues as a child might reduce the total amount of time in braces, but it'll cost you twice as much and dental care isn't free