Hi, I recomend you get the braces. When I was 14 I was suposto get braces and I refused, I skipped out on my appoitments etc. Now I wish I had. My sister did and she has a straight beautiful smile, my teeth are very crooked and I have to have then cleaned every 3 months instead of every 6 months. I am not trying to tell you what to do, I am just offering personal info that relates to your situation.
Take Care
Astrid