I get the relief of finally ditching braces, but honestly, I'd caution against immediately diving into crunchy snacks without worry. After mine came off, my teeth felt surprisingly sensitive for a while—especially with hard foods like apples or nuts. It took me a couple weeks to comfortably bite into anything crunchy without hesitation. Maybe ease into it gradually instead of going all-in right away... just to avoid unnecessary discomfort or anxiety about damaging your freshly freed teeth. Congrats though, it's definitely worth celebrating.
Haha, totally get the excitement of finally being brace-free. But yeah, gotta agree with the sensitivity thing. When mine came off, I was all set to demolish a giant bag of kettle chips I'd been eyeing for months... but nope, my teeth had other plans. It felt like biting into rocks at first—definitely not the crunchy snack paradise I'd imagined.
Maybe instead of going straight for the crunchy stuff, you could celebrate with something softer but still satisfying? Ice cream cake, anyone? Or maybe some gooey brownies or cheesecake? Honestly, after all that time with braces, just being able to eat without worrying about food getting stuck everywhere is celebration enough.
Also, quick heads-up: did your orthodontist give you a retainer yet? If so, make sure you actually wear it. Trust me, I learned the hard way. I got lazy and skipped wearing mine regularly, and now I've got one tooth that's decided to wander off on its own little adventure. Not exactly the souvenir I wanted from my braces journey, lol.
Anyway, congrats on finally being free from metal-mouth jail. Enjoy your newfound freedom—just ease into those crunchy snacks slowly. Your teeth (and gums) will thank you later.
Haha, reading this makes me feel a little better about getting mine off next week—I've been dreaming about crunchy tacos for months, but now I'm second-guessing that plan. Did the sensitivity last long for you, or was it just the first few days?
"I've been dreaming about crunchy tacos for months, but now I'm second-guessing that plan."
Haha, I totally get this! When I got mine off, I went straight for popcorn—big mistake. My teeth were sensitive for maybe 3-4 days, nothing too crazy, but enough to make crunchy stuff less enjoyable. Honestly though, after that first week, it was smooth sailing. Maybe start with something softer like a burrito or quesadilla and ease into the tacos? Either way, congrats on finally getting them off...it's such a good feeling.
Totally relate to the crunchy taco craving, but yeah, sensitivity can be a bit of a buzzkill at first. I remember thinking I'd celebrate with nachos loaded with everything, but ended up chickening out and going for mac 'n cheese instead, lol. Honestly, it was probably smarter—gave my teeth a little break before diving into all the crunchy stuff later on.
Maybe you could treat yourself to something else you've missed that's softer first? Milkshake or ice cream sundae could be a solid pick (plus, cold stuff felt amazing on my teeth right after). Did anyone else have a go-to comfort food right after braces came off? Curious what everyone's first meal was...
