Any advice on "clear braces?"?!

Any advice on "clear braces?"?

On July 20th,( my 14th birthday) :(, i am going in to get "clear braces." and was wondering if you could give me any advice. I will probably be taking advil liqui-gels, would they work pretty good for the pain or/and uncomfortableness(is that a word?). most of my friends have them and they tell me that that just the regular braces they have hurt. But i am the first one in my grade to have clear braces, they are all telling me im lucky not to be stuck with metal braces, but, am i really that lucky(not including my appearence with braces on)? Oh, and i am also getting retainers on the bottom of my mouth, any advice for both these?

well, you may have heard that braces hurt, and they do, but usually only for a day or so after an adjustment. if the pain is too much to bear, all you really need is a tylenol. clear braces are great, but just be sure to brush well so they don't go yellow. also, make sure that you clean your retainers regularly and well because they can get gross if you don't. although it will be difficult, floss regularly! if you have something to eat, bring a compact mirror with you so you can check your teeth, as there is nothing more unpleasant as food caught in your braces! if you have any more questions, just ask your orthodontist!