I'm 18, going to college soon. Naturally, since it's a new beginning, i want to start college as best as i can in social terms. And yeah, i know, braces are not the end of the world, but they still make you feel less attractive and hit your confidence (read ego). I am not qualified for invisalign so i must get regular braces. I can't afford lingual braces (on the inside of your teeth so you can't see them).Only options i have are regular metal braces and ceramic braces. Metal get's the job done quicker but ceramic are see-through or white (so you cant notice them unless your are literally in front of me). There's no going around it, braces are unattractive and will lower your overall impression, maybe even SMV. But i do realize that having fucked up teeth will only make it WAY WORSE. So i know i must get them, and i will.

It's just that i haven't even gotten them yet (i have an appointment) and i'm already getting that shitty anxiety feeling i haven't felt in a while (thanks trp). I'm trying hard to portray a IDGAF attitude, but it's hard... How do i cope?