Soups saved me too, especially tomato basil with a grilled cheese dipped in (cut into tiny pieces, lol). Elastics felt awkward at first, but honestly the discomfort wasn't much worse than regular adjustments—just annoying to remember putting them in. Hang in there, it'll start feeling worth it eventually.
Haha, tomato basil and grilled cheese was my go-to combo too—though I got lazy and just tore the sandwich apart with my fingers instead of cutting it neatly. Elastics were definitely a pain at first, but honestly, after a week or two, they just became another part of the routine. My biggest struggle was remembering to put them back in after meals... I'd be halfway through a Netflix episode before realizing I forgot again.
One thing that helped me was keeping elastics literally everywhere—backpack pockets, bedside table, even in my car cupholder. Eventually, it became second nature. And yeah, braces for an underbite feel like they're taking foreverrrr. But trust me, one day you'll wake up and realize your bite actually feels normal-ish. Hang tight, you're getting there.
Haha, I totally feel you on the Netflix distraction... lost count of how many times I realized mid-episode that my elastics were still chillin' next to my plate. Keeping elastics everywhere definitely saved me too—my jeans pockets basically turned into elastic graveyards after laundry day.
Honestly though, braces for an underbite seriously test your patience. Mine felt like they were moving at the speed of a sleepy snail, but one random morning I bit into an apple and realized, "wait...this actually feels normal?" So yeah, it sneaks up on you. Hang in there, grilled cheese warrior—you're closer than you think.
Totally get how frustrating the snail's pace can feel—especially with underbite corrections, since jaw alignment takes its sweet time. Elastics are sneaky little things, easy to forget but crucial for nudging your bite into place. It's awesome that you're noticing those surprise moments of progress though...that's exactly how it happens. One day you're struggling, and the next you're casually munching apples without a second thought. Keep trusting the process; sounds like you're already on the home stretch.
I feel your pain on the elastics—those tiny rubber bands are sneaky little devils. I swear mine had a secret life of their own, always disappearing when I needed them most. But honestly, if you're seeing those surprise improvements, you're probably closer than you think. Still, if you're feeling unsure or stuck, it never hurts to get another ortho's take. I did that halfway through my treatment and it really helped ease my mind...sometimes fresh eyes can make all the difference. Hang in there, you've got this.
