Getting braces for crooked teeth is one of our society’s accepted forms of self torture for the sake of vanity. It’s completely painful and done in a terribly awkward stage in life but it’s worth it in the end, not just for the sight of straight teeth but for the pure functionality of improving the bite (or so they say).

The video “Straight Teeth in Under 60 Seconds” is a vintage time-lapse video that takes place over the course of 18 months. It begins with an up-close view of braces on a young girl’s extremely crooked teeth and ends with a perfectly straight set of chompers. This video will give you new appreciation for braces and the orthodontists who attach them every day.