Haha, corn on the cob was my first go-to as well. I remember being super cautious at first, like my teeth were made of glass or something. Took me a few days to trust biting into an apple again, but once I did...man, it felt like freedom. Definitely agree with taking it slow though—no need to rush into jawbreakers just yet. Congrats on ditching the metal mouth club!
Corn on the cob's a classic, but I remember pizza crust being my personal victory food. Took me a while to stop cutting it into tiny pieces out of habit, haha. Honestly though, it's smart to ease back into tougher foods—your teeth and gums need time to adjust. Did anyone else find flossing weirdly satisfying after braces came off, or was that just me?
"Did anyone else find flossing weirdly satisfying after braces came off, or was that just me?"
Haha, totally get what you mean about flossing—it's oddly rewarding to finally do it without those brackets in the way. I'm still counting down the days until mine come off (fingers crossed it's soon). Quick question though: did your teeth feel kinda loose or sensitive at first? I've heard mixed things and I'm a bit nervous about biting into anything crunchy right away...
Totally relatable about the flossing thing—felt like a weird victory dance after years of bracket battles, lol. My teeth were definitely sensitive for a bit, but nothing too crazy. Just ease into crunchy stuff slowly...trust me, chips can wait a few days.
Good to know about the crunchy foods—I appreciate the heads-up. Honestly, after all this time (and money) invested in braces, I'm a bit nervous about messing anything up now that they're finally off. Did anyone else worry about staining or discoloration afterward? My orthodontist mentioned professional whitening, but I'm hesitant about the extra cost. Wondering if sensitivity would get worse with whitening treatments, especially right after braces removal... Has anyone tried at-home whitening products instead, and were they effective without causing too much discomfort? Just trying to be cautious about jumping into another dental expense right away.
