Fact: Orthodontic devices of all types are the spawn of the devil. Some go straight for your brain, while others prefer to wait until you are fast asleep and then poke your fucking eyes out.
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When our dentist told us Jim and Nora needed braces, we just took them straight to the orthodontist and signed them up for treatments -- we didn't even think twice about it. On the other hand, their treatments haven't been especially dire -- neither child needed "headgear," for example.
Update: OK, a pro is in the house. Chris of Mixing Memory starts:
If this is really.. I am surprised
I had braces with the outside headgear for 4 years before I got them off in 5th grade. I still have many scars inside my mouth which elicit pity from new dentists. But thank God my headgear never attacked my eyes! All I got on the outside was a constant rash from the neckband.