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If it really did bother you too much, I was going to suggest Invisalign depending on the condition of your bite and all that BUT glad you're feeling better about having braces dmartell. If someone's really into you, she'll most likely look past the metal and if not there are plenty more fish in the sea. I say that it all depends on how you look at it and carry yourself. You seem to be doing a great job.