No matter how bad you’ve always wanted straight teeth, the thought of having to wear braces for so long can leave many patients feeling discouraged. As with most things in life, it’s all about perspective! Try focusing on the positives such as defining your braces style with different color combinations. It’s great to start planning ahead, even if you haven’t gotten your braces put on yet. If you already have them, you can change colors next time you come in so now is the perfect time to start brainstorming.