People want to know what are some safe foods to eat while in braces? 7 out of 10 times we always get this specific question from our patients:
Q: Can I eat a burger with braces? Can I eat sushi with braces?
A: Yes, you can eat a burger AND sushi with braces. Remember to chew carefully. You can also cut your food into bite size pieces.
A few days after getting your braces on or after an adjustment, you may feel sensitivity or soreness in your teeth. During this time, you may need to stick to a diet of softer foods.
Remember to be careful while chewing your food and always avoid eating anything very sticky or hard while you have braces on. You can cut up your food into bite size pieces.
Tips to Eat with Braces
Eat Soft Food
Eat Bite Size Pieces
You can cut up your food into small pieces and portions. You can also eat ribs and chicken by cutting the meat off the bones.
Cut Up Your Fruits
You can cut up your fruits and vegetables into slices or bite size pieces. You can also eat corn by cutting it off the cob.
What can you eat with braces?
- Pasta
- Soup
- Noodles
- Oatmeal
- Fruit Cups
- Mashed Potatoes
- Mac and Cheese
- Congee
- Egg Omelets
- Smoothies
- Sandwiches
- Burgers
- Chicken Nuggets
- Pancakes
- Ice Cream
The above list is just a small sample of some of the foods that are safe to eat while in braces. Over time you’ll adjust and be able to eat normally again. Nonetheless, you’ll always need to be careful when chewing to avoid damaging your braces.
After eating, you should brush your teeth if possible or at least rinse your mouth to ensure that there are no residual food particles stuck between your braces.
