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new braces:( healthy ideas of what to eat???

elly0001
elly0001 Posts: 191
edited September 2024 in Food and Nutrition
im an adult with new braces so kinda painful..

cant manage anything i have to chew at all. have had:
yogurt
oatmeal
soggy vita brits
soups etc

does anyone have any ideas/recipes for healthy things i could eat??? thanks :)

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  • GypsyRose25
    GypsyRose25 Posts: 407
    I know when I had braces that the first few days after each tightening I would eat soft foods. Cut up chicken and rice. After that I was able to eat anything I wanted (minus the popcorn which was super sad times).
  • silversong24
    silversong24 Posts: 409 Member
    Try smoothies! You can blend all kinds of nutrients up in those, and the cold will probably help with some of your soreness.
  • McWilkie
    McWilkie Posts: 27
    I'm actually going through this with my 13 yr old also (whenever they tighten the braces) we resort to some of these healthy options:

    Low fat cottage cheese
    hummus
    avocado
    mango
    watermelon
    baked or boiled sweet potato
    beans
    quinoa or rice

    Good Luck! Hope you feel better
  • nguyenedward
    nguyenedward Posts: 54 Member
    I definitely know how you feel about braces! I've had them for almost two years now. I will be getting the off soon!

    When I first got my braces, all I ate was soups, smoothies, and pretty much anything soft. However, within a couple weeks or so, my braces weren't painful anymore and I started eating whatever. Peanuts, steaks, you name it!
  • elly0001
    elly0001 Posts: 191
    Thanks for all ur suggestions :) having braces makes u appreciate how much fun chewing is! Don't miss something till it's gone lol
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