Just got braces today (hate them already!!:biggrin:). But just wondering what good food choices you've made to make both your braces AND your band happy? (cuz all I want is ice cream at this point!:thumbup:)

Oh gosh I want them soooo bad! Seriously, for me, getting braces ranks up there with a boob lift and tummy tuck. Looks like this year Im getting my TT maybe next year Ill get some tracks.

Stay far, far, far away from popcorn! Corn on the cob too. Once your teeth settle down from the trauma of getting the braces on, you should be able to eat just about any food, although unpeeled apples and the aforementioned corn on the cob will be a nightmare. I always had a bit of trouble with strawberries, kiwi and poppy bagels because the seeds get stuck in everything. That doesn't mean you can't eat them, but if you're going to have them you will probably have to brush your teeth soon after. Start carrying a small toothbrush kit with one of those collapsable toothbrushes. Usually the ortho gives them out for free.

When I got my braces my ortho decided to go with a very heavy gauge wire and brace. I didn't eat for three weeks. To this day I've never seen another person who had the same braces I did, with the exception of Ugly Betty.