The guys here can be rough, but I'll say you're generally a pretty honest lot, and I'm not looking for some "feel good", bullshit answer. Guys my age do not have braces. But I'm questioning if I should consider it.

Now, I'm gonna be frank; I don't have any game, I have quite a bit more weight to lose, and I'm worried throwing a grill on top of that would basically make me, well, un-fuckable. And I don't know how long braces "take" to fix yo teef.

Then again, I suppose at the end of that, I'd have a better smile. And if it takes 3 years (which, after a quick google search, seems pretty likely), I'd be 34 which I suppose isn't ancient. Assuming I keep working out and eating better, I could look a hell of a lot better at the end of that.

But is nobody going to take me seriously during that time? More importantly, is that likely to be an instant turn-off to women at my age? (my top teeth are just crooked enough that invisalign wouldn't work)

Honest opinions much appreciated. And any other feedback, I guess.