Teeth

So I’ve been thinking of either getting braces or veneers. I’ve always been so insecure about my smile. I want to feel confident and be able to smile without worrying of what people would think. I have white spots & my Denist thinks it was from a lot of Fluoride from when I was a little girl. I really don’t know what caused them but I remember having them since I was about 6. But I know if I get braces I can whiten them but also the white spots will also whiten is my understanding. And veneers sound like they are pricey and maybe a lot to maintain. But at this point I just want to really do something about it already and keep putting it off. I feel like people might think they are disgusting and might think I don’t have good oral care. What do you all think anyone or is any professionals that work in the Denist field can give me there honest opinion. Also a question for veneers. Do you still get the normal cleaning done? And do you need healthy gums in order to be a good candidate for veneers?