At 15 I got dragged to the ortho. And it all happen real fast. The first appointment I had molds made and was sent next door for xrays. two weeks late I was back with spacers, then 1 week later my braces were placed. It was kind of a surprise because all my ortho said was that I would be getting my bands next week. I did not reallize that he called braces bands. So In 3 weeks I went from 1st appointment to full metal braces. I secretly liked them actually, not so much on me but especailly on others. I got them off at 17.5 years old. Now at age 32 my teeth have shifted, and look pretty bad. I don't have the courage to get them at my age, but I sure like seeing them on other adults. Thanks for this site and to all that add to it every day.