I have a very small, crowded mouth with a crossbite and very narrow palate.. Although I'm attractive, my face is somewhat asymmetrical and i only smile with a closed mouth due to overcrowdind, especially on one side. Braces alone won't solve the problems with my bite and my teeth only meet in a few places. I'm 51 and have never gone a single day without being self- condos about my teeth. I am worried about how lengthy and brutal the recovery will be.