[quote=myjhadeheart;#84678;1337179764]so how does it differ with retainers ?[/quote] After your brace thing, you'll use retainers. But, there are mild teeth problems which only uses retainers. Which is more okay than braces. Braces are much, even more.. Hard because every bracket (the box shaped metal) is being placed in every teeth of your mouth with cement. [quote=lLovely.1pis;#84727;1337181624]I'm curious if wearing braces is REALLY effective in teeth's alignment ?[/quote] Yes. You'll go to your dentist every week, 2 weeks or every month to adjust your braces. And change the color of the rubbers!