How did you get through the awkward period of orthodontics?

It was really hard during that time, because I had to wear steel braces to correct my teeth and wear them to my mouth when I was eating. And clean it up in time after eating, otherwise the residue will appear in the Kouga set meal, and it will be embarrassing for others to see it when talking to others. So at that time, I almost went back to brush my teeth after eating. This is how I got through this embarrassing period.