I actually had to give up popcorn altogether while I had braces—hull-less just wasn’t worth the hassle for me. Even with all the gadgets, I’d still end up frustrated. Honestly, I found skipping it less annoying than the constant picking.
Popcorn is tricky with braces, no doubt. Even the so-called hull-less kind isn’t really hull-less, and those tiny bits wedge themselves in the worst spots. I tried using interdental brushes and a Waterpik, but honestly, it still felt like a losing battle every time. Giving it up was frustrating but probably saved me a ton of hassle in the long run. You’re definitely not alone—sometimes convenience just wins out over craving.
- 100% agree on the popcorn. Tried the “hull-less” kind too—no luck, still got stuck everywhere.
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Same here. Eventually just wasn’t worth the hassle.Giving it up was frustrating but probably saved me a ton of hassle in the long run.
- Waterpik helped a bit for me, but honestly, it’s not magic. Still found stuff wedged in there sometimes.
- Ended up snacking on cheese sticks and pretzels more. Not as fun, but way less annoying to clean out.
- Miss popcorn at movies, but not spending half an hour picking bits out of my teeth. Small wins, I guess...
