Haha, I feel your pain—literally. When my braces came off, I was so excited to finally bite into an ice cream sandwich without metal interference... and then BAM, instant regret. Sensitivity toothpaste did help me a bit, but honestly, I mostly just waited it out. Like you said:
"Eventually, I realized one day that I wasn't even thinking about it anymore."
Exactly my experience. Until then, lukewarm milkshakes and room-temp soda were my jam. Plus, sensitivity toothpaste ain't cheap, so patience was definitely the budget-friendly option for me.
Did anyone else find that crunchy foods felt super weird at first? I remember being hyped to finally munch on popcorn again, but the texture was just... off. Took me a good couple of weeks before it felt normal. Also, sensitivity toothpaste never did much for me—did you notice a big difference or was it more placebo? Anyway, congrats on the brace-free life; it'll feel totally normal soon enough.
