I had braces put on my freshman year of HS.. I hated them!
omg the pain was so horrible!! and I'm sorry... but it never got better!!!
It hurt.. every time I had them tightened.. every time I opened my mouth to talk... PAIN.. oh and the slurring

I'm glad my teeth move fast.. I actually got them off early.. I had them on for I think a little over a year
But just wait till you get the bottom ones.. you think the top hurst?! HA!!! not as much as the bottom.. make sure you have plenty of ice cream on hand.. or better yet.. vodka
But you will be pleased with the end results.. I get compliments all the time on my beautiful teeth