Haha, the awkward selfie is definitely a rite of passage. Totally agree about the chapstick—I underestimated it at first, and regretted it pretty quick. Another thing I found helpful was bringing a water bottle. My mouth got super dry halfway through, and sipping water made it way more comfortable. Also, soft snacks for after can be a lifesaver. I remember grabbing a smoothie on the way home, and it felt like the best decision ever. Don't worry if you feel weird or uncomfortable at first; you'll adjust faster than you think. Honestly, braces aren't as bad as people make them out to be. Good luck tomorrow...you've got this!
Good call on the smoothie, but honestly, my kid found cold stuff like smoothies and ice cream a bit uncomfortable right after getting braces. Anyone else notice that? We actually ended up sticking with room-temp foods—mashed potatoes, pasta, stuff like that. Also, maybe bring headphones to listen to music during the appointment...helps distract from the weird sounds and sensations. Either way, you'll do fine.
