Page 1 of 1
How long after braces are put on?
Posted: Tue Feb 06, 2007 7:34 pm
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?
Posted: Tue Feb 06, 2007 8:25 pm
by Nikkiekoala
You can eat or drink right after. The question is will you want to?
Posted: Tue Feb 06, 2007 8:55 pm
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!
Posted: Tue Feb 06, 2007 10:16 pm
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.
Posted: Wed Feb 07, 2007 1:00 am
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
Posted: Wed Feb 07, 2007 5:35 am
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.
Posted: Wed Feb 07, 2007 12:43 pm
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!