How long after braces are put on?

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gramsinbraces
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How long after braces are put on?

#1 Post by gramsinbraces »

I have my top braces put on Feb. 13th @ 1:30 pm, I just relized my husband and I have supper plans with friends that night. Will I be able to go? Not sure how long after the braces are put on that you are allowed to eat or drink?
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#2 Post by Nikkiekoala »

You can eat or drink right after. The question is will you want to?
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#3 Post by samantha_lou »

My husband actually took me straight from my banding appointment to the Olive Garden for dinner! Eating was a little slower than normal, but my teeth didn't really notice the new hardware until the following day!
I do reccomend a dentakit or something similar, as you will want to clean up after supper.

Good luck!
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#4 Post by luxekitty »

Each time I was braced (inital and when they finally bracketed some remaining teeth) I was told not to eat or drink for 4 hours. :)
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#5 Post by ema27 »

Hi you can eat straight away-thats what my dentist told me.The main problem iv had is not actually eating but keeping it off my braces there is nothing worse than half way through a conversation realising you have 3/4 of your dinner stuck on your brace!!
remember to take a tooth brush where ever you go-it will be your new best friend after eating!!!!!
all the best :P
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#6 Post by gramsinbraces »

LOL ALL, thanks so much,,it's a birthday supper with friends , and we wanted to go for Marguerita's and tacos,,guess I better stick with the soft shells,,,and I do have my dental kit in purse because of my expander, so I should be ready to go. I will also get me a little mirror. Thanks to all.
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#7 Post by Betty Bat »

I found that chewing and biting just felt a little different after I got my braces - especially biting into things. A few days after I got my braces, I went to a very fancy ocean party and the only trouble I had was when I put a rather large hors d'oeuvre in my mouth, then couldn't figure out how to chew it!

So, my caution is - the definition of "bite-size" might change, so watch out!
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