What soft foods can I eat with braces?

Yoghurt, scrambled eggs, porridge, smoothies, mashed potato, soup, soft cooked pasta and rice, ripe banana, avocado, hummus, soft fish, slow cooked meat, cottage cheese, soft bread without crusts and ice cream are all comfortable choices while your teeth are tender.

How long do I need to eat soft foods after getting braces?

Most people need soft meals for roughly three to seven days after fitting, then again for one to three days after each adjustment. It varies. Some feel normal after two days and others need a full week. Let comfort guide you rather than a fixed number.

What can I eat the first day with braces?

Cold and smooth foods are easiest on day one, because chilling helps with the dull ache. Yoghurt, smoothies, milkshakes, ice cream, cold soup, mashed avocado and scrambled eggs all work without any real chewing.

Can I get enough protein on a soft food diet?

Yes. Eggs, Greek yoghurt, cottage cheese, soft fish, tofu, lentils, beans, shredded slow cooked chicken, protein shakes and nut butters spread thinly all provide protein without hard chewing. Two or three of those across a day covers most people.

Are soft foods needed after an adjustment too?

Often for a day or two. Adjustments apply new pressure and teeth feel bruised again, though usually less than at the first fitting. Planning a soft meal for adjustment day and the day after saves a lot of discomfort.

What soft foods should I still avoid with braces?

Soft does not always mean safe. Skip sticky items such as toffee, caramel, chewy sweets and soft nougat, since they pull at brackets. Also skip soft foods hiding hard pieces, such as muesli with whole nuts, granola bars or bread with a very hard crust.

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