<s>[INST] Hello im young and all but i have a few questions. Well my teeth are crooked and stuff and i want braces but like since they are very crooked how long would i have to keep them? Im on my way to highschool and im a little nervous of what people would think. But how long would i have to have them on since my teeth are like crooked? Do they hurt? Im nervous, also my name is Jocelyn not mo. just wanted to mention that [/INST] Hello, Thanks for posting your query. As you are in your younger age, orthodontic appliances can correct your teeth within short duration of time. Initially, the appliances can hurt your gums as well as mucosa. But, once you get adapted, pain relieves. Dontt worry about what others the.NK, you can go for transparent/ceramic braces to avoid bad outlook. Please do consult an orthodontist for further reference. Take care </s>