- Totally get the straw thing. I thought I was being extra with my silicone straws, but it’s honestly saved me so much hassle with stains.
- Popcorn is basically a dental landmine... I miss it but not enough to risk a veneer crack.
- Bananas are underrated—soft, zero stress, and you don’t have to worry about weird stains or chips. Not exciting, but practical.
- I still sneak in red wine sometimes, just rinse right after. Haven’t noticed major issues yet, but maybe I’m rolling the dice.
Red wine is my Achilles’ heel too—honestly, I just try to swish with water and hope for the best. I learned the hard way with popcorn... one rogue kernel and I was in the dentist’s chair faster than you can say “veneers aren’t invincible.” Bananas are safe but man, sometimes I just want a crunchy apple. My trick? Slice it thin, chew slow, and cross my fingers. Silicone straws are genius, by the way—wish I’d discovered them before my first coffee mishap.
Those popcorn kernels are sneaky... I had to swear off caramel corn after a pricey veneer repair. I’m with you on the apple craving—can’t justify risking another trip to the dentist just for a crunch. Sliced apples are my compromise, too.
Honestly, I underestimated how much veneers would change my snacking habits. It’s wild how even something as basic as biting into a crisp apple becomes a calculated risk. I started cutting everything—apples, carrots, even sandwiches sometimes—just to avoid putting too much pressure on the front teeth. I do miss kettle corn, though... haven’t found a safe workaround for that one yet.
I started cutting everything—apples, carrots, even sandwiches sometimes—just to avoid putting too much pressure on the front teeth.
I get what you mean about being cautious, but I wonder if the risk is as high as it feels. My dentist actually told me that modern veneers (at least the kind bonded with CAD/CAM tech) can handle more force than people think—though yeah, I still don’t chomp whole apples out of habit. Have you tried those silicone mouth guards for snacking? I know it sounds a bit overkill, but I’ve seen folks use them for tougher foods. Kettle corn’s tricky though, since even real teeth hate those unpopped kernels...
