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I think you would probably be fine. I'm only a week in and I'm already able to manage eating soft tacos and burgers. I just have to use a knife and fork and cut it up into small pieces. Good luck!!

Thanks all for the nice comments!! Just thought I would post a little update. It's now been a little over a week since getting my braces and things are going pretty well. I think I've gotten over the feeling of a bunch of nuts and bolts shoved up under my lips. I've only had two areas where I've nee...

I've been doing pasta, mashed potatoes, smoothies and rice... as well as other things previously mentioned. I can even manage soft tacos or a burger if i cut it up into small enough pieces. Although I will admit that my back molars on the bottom (4 teeth total) don't have the arch wire connected to ...

Good luck!!

Braces went on as planned yesterday. My teeth are sore and the amount of hardware in my mouth is driving me a little crazy. As I walked out of the ortho's office yesterday all I could think was "What did I do?!?!" I'm still trying to get use to them and hoping it will get better. I'm havin...

I'm 28 (turning 29 next month) and getting braces for the first time tomorrow. My bottom teeth have been moderately crowded as long as I can remember. When I was younger I had dentists recommend braces but my parents couldn't afford them. I was also told I would have to have a lower tooth removed to...

Welcome!!

Congratulations!

I use the blue ACT. It seems to do it's job.

I would say have fun with it as well. You could do favorite color, favorite sports teams colors, school colors, holiday colors, etc. I'm sure whatever you pick they will look good!

Good luck!

Uppers only. But then I've always had moderately crowded lower teeth. So my uppers only smile might be a product of that.

Good luck with all your appointments!

Good luck!

I'm also getting braces on March 4th! I'm planning on making lots of smoothies. Also trying on eating protein rich foods so I have to eat less often. Good luck to you!