I'm halfway through my junior year in high school and long story short my parents couldn't afford braces my entire life until now. The orthodontist said I have to wear a bite plate for 6 months and then have braces on until college.

My teeth have always been somewhat of an insecurity so it kind of effects my inner game. Should I get these braces now (meaning I'll have braces on until college starts, possibly even thorough the beginning of college) or should I forget it and just learn to love my teeth and get over it?