Because of malocclusion, at my mother's recommendation, I got orthodontic treatment at a dental clinic in Gangnam. At the time of orthodontic treatment, I was told I needed to have 8 teeth extracted, including wisdom teeth. There are people who don't have extractions, and even if 4 of them were wisdom teeth, I worried that I might be having too many removed, so I started while feeling half doubtful.
I had braces for about a year and a half, and the elastics for only the extraction spaces for about half a year? I think. At first, I wasn't going to do it because it didn't interfere with daily life, but I ended up doing it for cosmetic purposes. It finished faster than I expected and seems to have gone well, so I'm satisfied.
It's close, and I definitely recommend getting orthodontic treatment somewhere with an orthodontic specialist! One concern after orthodontic treatment is that sometimes I feel uneasy, as if my teeth are loose. If there is no major problem, I cautiously recommend not doing orthodontic treatment and maintaining your own teeth~
Hmm, to wrap it up, your choice will vary depending on what your goal is, but for me, I think there were more gains than losses, and I don't have major regrets because it went well and I think I became prettier~! Even if I went back, I think I would do it again!