Braces on a budget: monthly payments or upfront savings?

Haha, reading this just made my anxiety spike a bit—I get braces next week and popcorn is my absolute weakness. Guess I'll have to say goodbye to movie snacks for a while... or risk becoming my orthodontist's favorite patient. Thanks for the heads-up!

I remember feeling the same anxiety when I got braces years ago—popcorn was tough to give up, that's for sure. Have you thought about alternatives like soft snacks or even crunchy things that won't damage your braces? I found that sliced apples (thinly sliced!) with peanut butter helped satisfy my cravings during movie nights. It's definitely an adjustment, but you'll probably discover some tasty substitutes along the way. Good luck with your braces journey!