7 Ways to Celebrate Getting Your Braces Off

Having braces on your teeth can last  from a few months to a few years,  depending upon all the factors involved.  And during the time that you have had  them on your teeth, you probably felt like you missed out on a lot! There are things you couldn’t eat at all, things you  had to cut up real small, and most likely

you longed for the day that you could  sink your teeth into an apple!

Time to Celebrate

So the day is finally in sight. It’s time to  get the braces off and give your teeth  and mouth the freedom for which you  have been waiting. Now is the time to celebrate! There are so many ways that  you can celebrate, everything from  writing a journal about your experience  to recording a video that  shares your experience and  shows your new look. Here are seven options that

you may want to consider:

1. Throw a party. Throwing  a braces are off party is a  great way to celebrate.  Invite your friends over, put  out the Doritos that you  have been longing for, and  enjoy showing off those new  straight teeth. Your friends  will love being able to take part in your celebration.  

 2. Plan a photo shoot. You  deserve to show the world your new beautiful smile! Plan a  photo shoot, so you can be  o n e - o n - o n e w i t h a  photographer and put your best  smile forward. You will get some

great shots and can show all  your Facebook  friends your new look. You may  even want to complete the whole look by making your  photo shoot one of the glamour  shot ones, where you get the  make-up and hair pampering  right before the shoot.

3. Chew some gum. You know  you have been wanting to have  gum for the longest time.  Although it’s not a good thing to  still do regularly, you can take  an afternoon to chew some gum and feel guilt and worry free. Chew to your  heart’s content!

4. Go caramel. Now is the time that  you can sink your teeth into a caramel apple. No more avoiding the caramel  and cutting the apple into bite-sized  pieces. Nope, you can actually eat a full  caramel apple, right off the stick! Get  one at the mall, a carnival, or have fun  making them yourself. Either way, you  will love being able to bite into that  sticky gooey sweetness worry free!

5. Picnic in the park. Weather  permitting, a picnic in the park will  make for a fun celebration. Take  some  of your favorite outdoor games, invite your friends, and have a cooler filled with  icy drinks. On the grill, you can plan for  things like corn on the cob that you  have had to largely avoid while having  your braces. It will make for a  memorable afternoon!

6. Have a potluck dinner. Have your friends each bring a dish people with  braces have to take precaution with.  This will give them the chance to learn a  little more about what you went  through, and it will be fun to see what  options they come up with. Ask each of  your guests to write down one comment about you with or without your braces. Your potluck will be filled with interesting dishes, laughs, and a good time!

7. Hit the spa. What could be better  then spending a couple of hours being pampered? Not much! Have a spa party for yourself, or invite a friend or two.  Get a make-over, manicure, pedicure,  massage, or whatever else you feel like getting. Just pamper yourself for making it through your treatment. You  will walk out feeling and looking great! Doing some of the above things, such as chewing gum, may still not be good for your teeth or your body overall. But doing it on a special occasion, and not making a habit out of it, shouldn’t do any harm.

Looking Ahead

Now that you have made it  through wearing braces, you  will find that you like to smile  m o r e , s h o w o f f y o u r  beautiful teeth, and feel  great! Having a celebration  for getting your braces off is  a great way to remember  the day as something really  special, include those you  love, and start a new you! There are many ways to  celebrate. Think outside the  box and determine what way will work best for you.  Perhaps you want to have  friends over, make it a family affair, or you just want to celebrate alone. Whichever  way you choose to do it, it  will be a special day!

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