That metallic taste is the worst, right? I kept thinking my water bottle was dirty or something. I totally get what you mean about soft foods getting old—applesauce and soup just aren’t satisfying after a while. I’m also paranoid about food getting stuck, so I end up brushing way more than before. The little brushes are helpful but yeah, they’re awkward and I always feel like I’m going to stab myself. Haven’t gotten to the “killer smile” stage either, but my orthodontist keeps reminding me it’s a slow process. It’s hard not to second-guess, but I’m trying to focus on little improvements instead of the big picture.
That metallic taste drove me nuts for weeks—I kept thinking my coffee mug was the problem until I realized it was just the braces. Totally hear you on the awkwardness of those little brushes too. I’ve poked my gums more times than I care to admit. I started carrying floss picks everywhere, which helps a bit, but it’s still a hassle after every snack. Honestly, some days I wonder if it’s worth it, but then I notice my teeth shifting just a little and it keeps me going. It’s slow, but I guess that means it’s working... right?
That metallic taste is the worst at first—totally get it. I remember thinking my water bottle was somehow tainted for like a week before it clicked that it was just my mouth. The little brushes are a pain, too. I’ve stabbed myself more times than I want to admit, and honestly, sometimes I just skip the whole process when I’m tired. Carrying floss picks everywhere is such a game changer though, even if it feels like a lot of effort.
But yeah, seeing those tiny shifts is really motivating. I keep telling myself that slow progress is still progress. Some days it feels like nothing’s happening, then suddenly a tooth looks just a bit straighter. It’s a grind, but I think it’ll be worth it in the end. Hang in there—it gets less weird eventually.
Some days it feels like nothing’s happening, then suddenly a tooth looks just a bit straighter.
That’s exactly how it went for me—felt like ages of nothing, then one morning I noticed my front teeth actually lined up better. Did you find your bite changed the way you talk or eat? I had to relearn how to bite into a sandwich, which was a weird surprise.
Yeah, I totally get that—felt like forever before I noticed anything. My bite definitely changed how I eat, but talking wasn’t as weird as I expected. Sandwiches are tricky now... and don’t even get me started on apples. Worth it though, especially since I saved by going with metal braces.
