Adult Braces. Yes or No ?

Hello,
I am 36 years old. I want to wear braces. I don't know how it happened, but all of a sudden I started being more aware of my appearance, the way I dress, about my weight etc. I even thought of getting veneers, but then decided against it. After several visits, I am finally going to get the traditional braces from a dental clinic

. He asked me not to get the Invisalign braces because it will take a really long time in my case and probably might not achieve the desired results because I have a poor bite. Maybe it's my age, but I feel like it's a huge step for me. Also, many of my friends have warned me that I can't have most foods. Is this true? I have heard about avoiding gum, but that's all I know. What all should I avoid? Will I have to endure a lot of pain because I am getting older day by day and I don't know how much pain I can withstand? Tweet