text: I had them... it DOES hurt. If your teeth are crooked though, it's worth it. Mine weren't though, and my orthodontist ripped off my mom because he made her believe my teeth would EVENTUALLY become crooked. Riiight. When they came off, they looked exactly the same as they did when I had them put on. They really do hurt, though. They'll tear up the insides of your cheeks, and it will hurt so much everytime they tighten the wires. You should try Invisalign, or something.\n\nlol They definitely DON'T look cool either. They make your mouth look all retarded, whether it's open or closed.