DONT EAT THE POPCORN

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#1 Post by **ibraceface** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 8:51 pm

So... i ate popcorn, despite being told not to... and let's just say I learned my lesson..

For the past week I have had a terrible pain in my gum. It felt like something was stabbing my gum...

I have been flossing, brushing, and using my waterpik... yet couldn't fix my problem....

Today I got so fed up and finally dug and scrubbed between my molars with a proxy brush.... low and behold... it was a dang POPCORN KERNEL shell!!!

It had magically found a way to wedge itself between my teeth.

I never knew a popcorn shell could cause so much pain.

No more popcorn for me. Lesson learned!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Just thought I'd share... any similar experiences?

#2 Post by **TsuKata** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 11:20 pm

I had that happen! I was trying to live the "braces won't stop me" philosophy, but popcorn did not work at all. The kernels got all jammed up in my wires, and they cut up my gums horribly as a result. It took a solid day of work to get the last of them gone.

#3 Post by **eoberhauser** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 11:37 pm

I'm afraid nothing can keep me from my beloved popcorn. Those hulls are quite painful though! It's such a wonderful feeling when you finally get it out.

Sat Jan 26, 2008 9:18 pm

I had the exact thing happen to me last weekend!! My back molar hurt so bad I was almost ready to call my dentist and have him use one of his tools to get the shell out! Those shells are the worst for getting wedged in your gums. Popcorn is on the top of my list now of foods to aviod while in braces.

Lesson learned here too!

#5 Post by **Qtgirl** » Sat Jan 26, 2008 10:52 pm

Hehehe

I cant resist good popcorn either, especially at the movies. Fortunately, I havent had it bother me that much..knock on wood.

#6 Post by **LaLa1234** » Sun Jan 27, 2008 9:49 am

I have never been a big popcorn eater until I had ROBERT'S AMERICAN GOURMET PIRATE BOOTY. It's made with puffed rice and corn and it's probably a good alternative to regular popcorn for people with braces. I must warn that it is very addictive.

#7 Post by **phae** » Sun Jan 27, 2008 1:11 pm

Mmm, pirate booty! I haven't had the courage to try normal popcorn yet, but I can't live without the pirate booty!

Trader Joe's has their own version that's outstanding, as well. It doesn't trouble my braces more than anything else I eat...I should know, I just went through a whole bag this week.

Sun Jan 27, 2008 2:15 pm

I used to eat popcorn more often in the past, but eventually stopped eating it. I don't know why, though.
- mariah

#9 Post by **Miss Smiley** » Mon Jan 28, 2008 1:02 am

OOOH I love me some extra buttery popcorn with a sprinkle of garlic powder or lawry's seasoned salt. I also like white cheddar popcorn from the supermarket. Christmas time makes me crazy for chocolate covered popcorn. I think I deal with popcorn just because I love corn so much. I still eat corn on the cob.

#10 Post by **LaLa1234** » Mon Jan 28, 2008 7:58 am

phae - usually go through a bag a day... luckily for me, it's 2/$3 right now and we've stocked up because I can't stop eating it!!!

#11 Post by **badbite** » Mon Jan 28, 2008 11:46 am

I love the kernelless (sp?) popcorn the best. You can eat that with braces right?

#12 Post by **lauren321** » Mon Jan 28, 2008 7:47 pm

I've been craving popcorn since I was braced a few weeks ago. I don't really want to cause myself any pain for popcorn-- thanks for your story. I think I'll stay away and eat something else

#13 Post by **lilblackdress** » Mon Jan 28, 2008 8:27 pm

I love the kernelless (sp?) popcorn the best. You can eat that with braces right?

*blinks in disbelief*

There is such a thing?!

#14 Post by **berkshirebraces** » Mon Jan 28, 2008 9:30 pm

ACK! I just ate a mini bag. I was just so happy to be able to chew something, anything, and I am here alone watching TV and needed a snack. There is a new Orville Redenbacher (?sp) that is called buttery salt and peper or something like that. It was in my pantry calling me LOL!

I got braced on Tuesday last week and am FINALLY able to chew real food and it feels so good! Now I am freaking out about misisng kernels. I was careful not to chew too much (I'll probably wake up with awful stomach pains tonight), and I don't have bands on my last two uppers and lowers, so tried to keep the popcorn 'back there.'

Glad you got it out - that sounded horribly painful!