Just got my braces off yesterday and I swear my teeth feel like slippery lil marbles or something, haha. Anyway, dentist told me a tip: brushing gently with warm water and baking soda can help get rid of that weird slimy feeling quicker. Tried it last night and it actually helped a bit. Curious if anyone else has other tips or tricks for getting used to the new tooth texture...
"Just got my braces off yesterday and I swear my teeth feel like slippery lil marbles or something, haha."
Haha, that's exactly how my daughter described it when she got hers off last month—like tiny polished stones sliding around. She found that chewing sugar-free gum helped her adjust quicker, maybe because it gave her mouth something else to focus on? Anyway, the baking soda tip sounds interesting; might suggest that to her if she's still feeling weird about it. Glad it's helping you!
Haha, slippery marbles is spot-on. I remember when mine came off, I spent the first few days constantly running my tongue over my teeth because they felt so weirdly smooth and alien. It was like I'd forgotten what normal teeth even felt like after all those brackets and wires.
I never tried baking soda myself, but chewing gum definitely helped me too—probably because it distracted me from obsessively checking if my teeth were still there, lol. Have you noticed yet how much easier flossing is now? Seriously, braces-free flossing felt like a luxury at first.
Also, heads up if you haven't experienced this yet: cold drinks can feel extra cold for a little while. My dentist said it's because the enamel's been covered up for so long, so your teeth might be a bit sensitive at first. Nothing major, just something to keep in mind.
Anyway, congrats on finally being metal-free. Enjoy your slippery marble teeth while they last... soon enough you'll forget they ever felt weird in the first place.
