Braces?

[EndtheMadnessNow]

Hi all.
Here I am again asking for advice 
So my son (almost 13) , needs braces. 

He hates the idea of braces, hates how he'd be struggling to eat certain foods with them, how to keep them clean etc.
What would be best ? Are braces a good idea ?
His dentist suggested he get some , actually two dentists did.

What would be some options or alternatives perhaps?
Thanks!

I got braces when I was 10 due to a horrible accident and had to wear the painful birdcage of wires for 5 long years + surgeries I care not to remember. Today, braces are not a big deal, less painful, not a mouthful of metal, less duration, easier to keep teeth clean. My younger daughter had braces for 14 months followed by wearing a retainer off & on for 2 years. My younger son had braces for 2 years and did not need a retainer afterward. They both cursed me the whole time but after getting them off they both thanked me. Biggest smiles I think I'd seen in years. LOL.

13 is a good age to get them. Younger the better in my experience as your bone structure is still developing and easier/quicker to reshape/straighten Vs when you're an adult. I would NOT delay as the older they get the more emotional/physical pain they will have starting in that 15-16 year age. Plus who wants to wear braces or any corrective contraption when you're an adult. I would imagine any decent orthodontist for children will dispel any myths & fears a typical 12-13 year old might hold. I was not able to convince my son to get them no matter what I said. It was the dentist that convinced him. Ha, go figure.

Find a high quality mouthwash and buy it by the gallon. Rinse between every meal to prevent bacterial build-up. Especially, before bed time. Whatever the ortho recommends for a toothbrush these days. I pretty much had to become a Marine drill sergeant for first several months until rinsing/brushing/rinse some more became a routine for them. My kids walked away with no cavities / no stains. Just big happy smiles. Course, I restricted sugary foods to a very bare minimum as well. Stay away from sticky, taffy, gummy goo food & candy.

My kids were between 13-14 when they got braces. Get'er done & over with is my advice. Your son will thank you later down road.