That wax is like Houdini, right? One minute it’s there, next thing you know, poof—gone. I tell people not to worry, your stomach’s seen weirder things. On the bread vs. pasta debate, I’m team “bagel is the real villain”—that stuff turns into cement. Tortillas are a solid call, though. And yeah, the sandpaper cheeks phase is rough, but eventually your mouth just toughens up. It’s honestly wild how adaptable we are... cyborgs, but with more drool.
That bagel cement comment is spot on. I tried to save money by making my own bread at home, but even the softest loaf somehow welded itself to my brackets. Pasta’s a little easier, but then you get that “stuck in the wires” moment and it’s like fishing for noodles with your tongue. I’ve definitely swallowed more wax than I care to admit—my ortho said it was harmless, but it still feels weird every time it disappears.
The “sandpaper cheeks” phase was rougher than I expected. I went through a ton of saltwater rinses just to keep things manageable. It’s wild how your mouth just gets used to it, though. I remember thinking there was no way I’d ever eat normally again, but now I barely notice the brackets unless I’m cleaning them. Didn’t think I’d adapt so fast, especially since I was worried about the cost of all those extra dental supplies. Turns out, you don’t need half the stuff they try to sell you—just patience and a good water flosser.
Bagel cement is the perfect description, honestly. I still can’t eat a sandwich without feeling like I’m risking my life (or at least my brackets). Did you ever try biting into an apple? I gave up after my first attempt—felt like my teeth were going to stage a protest. But yeah, pasta is a weird one too. I’ve spent way too much time poking at spaghetti ends with my tongue, trying to get them out from under the wires.
I’m with you on the sandpaper cheeks. I thought there was no way my mouth would ever toughen up, but somehow it just... did. Did you ever try those silicone covers? I found them more annoying than helpful, but maybe I was just using them wrong.
Honestly, I thought I’d need all the fancy tools they push at you, but the water flosser is the only thing I stuck with. I still buy wax sometimes, but I swear half of it just disappears overnight. Is that normal, or am I just a wax-muncher at this point?
I still buy wax sometimes, but I swear half of it just disappears overnight. Is that normal, or am I just a wax-muncher at this point?
Honestly, I had the same thing happen with the wax. I’d put a chunk on before bed and by morning it was just...gone. Pretty sure it’s normal. My ortho said it just dissolves or you end up swallowing it in your sleep (gross, but true). I tried the silicone covers too, but they kept popping off or feeling weird, so I ditched them after a week.
Biting into an apple was a total no-go for me. Even now, years later, I cut them into tiny slices out of habit. And yeah, pasta—somehow it finds its way into every bracket and wire. I used to carry those little proxy brushes everywhere. Did you ever try those? They’re the only thing that got spaghetti out.
I also thought I’d need half the tools in the dental aisle, but really, the water flosser was the only thing I kept using. Everything else felt like overkill after a while.
Haha, wax definitely has a way of vanishing, especially overnight. It’s actually super common—most people end up swallowing it without even noticing. Not dangerous, just weird to think about. I’ve seen folks swear by the silicone covers too, but honestly, if they’re uncomfortable, there’s no harm in sticking with regular wax.
Cutting apples into tiny pieces is basically a rite of passage. And yeah, pasta and braces are mortal enemies... I still find myself avoiding spaghetti on autopilot. Those little brushes are lifesavers though. Water flossers? Total game changer, but I get not everyone wants to go full gadget-mode. Whatever keeps your mouth happy works best.
