Ahh well, I was there once as well. Had them on for 18 months to correct an overbite. Worst period of my life. Can't drink Coke, eat hard biscuits, whole apples, carrots, or whatever. Well, not supposed to anyway. I still only broke one mount and had no cleaning/decay issues. Then they go and tighten them every so often and the pain when you'd accidently knock your teeth together was immense! The issues you describe ought to fade after a bit though, you'll get used to them (sorta). Might have to stick to soup for a day or so though