Imagine a childhood where you can't always do what you want or eat what you want. There are even times when you can't say what you want. Add regular visits to the dentist to that list, and let's not even get started about the nicknames you get in school. Imagine a childhood like that. That's exactly what growing up wearing braces feels like. Here are 10 struggles of people who wore braces as kids:

3. Some of your favourite food items are a complete no no.

No chocolates, no chewing gum. They get stuck in your braces.

1. You can't talk properly.

Because some of the words sound funny when you speak with braces on.