Haha, reading this brings back memories... I thought I'd immediately tackle a crunchy apple after braces, but nope—felt like biting into concrete. Ended up with pancakes instead. Took a few days before apples were back on the menu comfortably. Congrats though, it's worth the wait.
Haha, pancakes don't sound like a bad consolation prize though... But seriously, give yourself a few days and you'll be chomping apples like a pro again. I remember thinking popcorn would be my first braces-free snack—big mistake. Felt like chewing gravel at first, but now it's my go-to movie snack again. Trust me, the awkwardness passes quicker than you'd think, and it's totally worth it in the end. Congrats on the freedom!
Did popcorn really feel that weird...? I was thinking about going straight for caramel popcorn, but now I'm second-guessing. Maybe I'll stick with pancakes for day one, haha. Did anyone else find crunchy stuff harder than chewy at first?
Popcorn wasn't too bad for me, but caramel popcorn specifically felt kinda weird at first—like it stuck to my teeth more than regular popcorn. Pancakes sound like a safe (and delicious) bet though...can't go wrong there. Congrats on finally being brace-free, btw!
"caramel popcorn specifically felt kinda weird at first—like it stuck to my teeth more than regular popcorn."
Totally agree with this. Caramel popcorn is notoriously sticky because of the sugar coating—it tends to cling to enamel more stubbornly than regular popcorn. Pancakes are definitely a safer choice, especially if you're freshly brace-free. I'd also suggest trying something crunchy yet less sticky, like thin-crust pizza or crispy fries. Those were my go-to treats when I got my braces off...felt amazing to finally bite down without worry. Congrats on your newfound dental freedom, enjoy it!
