BRACE YOURSELF: THE DAY MY TEETH DECLARED WAR

"Smoothies were a lifesaver for me too, but did you ever try soups? Blended soups like tomato or butternut squash were filling and didn't require chewing at all. Might be worth a shot if you're getting tired of yogurt..."

Haha, soups were my kid's secret weapon too. Tomato soup was the MVP around here—though I swear half the kitchen ended up wearing it every time. Pro tip: invest in a good bib (or rain poncho, honestly). We also tried mashed potatoes thinned out with gravy...worked like a charm. And if you really want to get fancy, blended mac 'n cheese is surprisingly edible (though visually questionable, lol).

Honestly, after a week or two of smoothies and yogurt, my kid was ready to declare war on anything dairy-based. So switching it up with savory stuff helped keep the peace around here.

Hang tight—it'll pass quicker than you think. Before you know it, you'll be back to arguing over crunchy snacks again...

Haha, blended mac 'n cheese sounds...interesting. I never got that adventurous, but soups definitely saved me too. I remember trying broccoli cheddar soup thinking it'd be a nice change—big mistake. Tiny broccoli bits everywhere, total nightmare to clean out of braces. Tomato soup and creamy potato were my go-to's after that. Trust me, you'll survive this phase, and soon enough you'll be chomping on pizza crust again like nothing happened. Hang in there!

Did you ever try smoothies? I found them way easier than soups—no hidden veggie bits to sabotage your cleaning routine. And honestly, broccoli cheddar soup sounds ambitious; did you really think that through? But yeah, you're totally right, pizza crust days come back quicker than expected. Before you know it, you'll be biting into apples without a care in the world. Hang tight, you're doing great.

Smoothies are definitely a lifesaver, especially on a tight budget—cheap frozen fruit and spinach go a long way. But hold on, broccoli cheddar soup isn't that ambitious, is it? I mean, you could blend it smooth enough, right? Or does cheese complicate the cleaning routine too much... asking for a friend who might've underestimated how sticky melted cheddar gets on braces. Did anyone else find certain foods surprisingly easier (or harder) than expected during braces days?

Haha, broccoli cheddar soup sounds harmless until you're picking cheese bits out of brackets for an hour. Cheese is sneaky like that—seems smooth enough, but once it cools, it's like glue. I remember thinking scrambled eggs would be a breeze, but nope... those tiny pieces got stuck everywhere. Weirdly enough, sushi was easier than expected—rice seemed risky, but it didn't stick nearly as much as bread did. Go figure.

Did anyone else get surprised by foods they thought would be safe bets? I still wonder if popcorn was really as dangerous as my orthodontist made it sound or if that was just orthodontic propaganda...