What can you eat on the first day of braces?

The Day Your Braces Are Placed
For the first few days after brace placement, we recommend that you avoid eating hard, crunchy, or sticky foods. Instead, eat mashed potatoes, macaroni and cheese, yogurt, soups, etc.; softer foods that will not add to your discomfort.
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What can you eat in the first week of braces?

Foods to eat during the first week of wearing braces
  • Eggs.
  • Oatmeal.
  • Smoothies.
  • Cold drinks.
  • Yogurt.
  • Noodles and pasta.
  • Soup.
  • Mashed potatoes.
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Can you eat when you first get your braces?

Be careful what you eat with braces

It's okay to eat as soon as you leave the office, but we highly suggest only eating softer foods the first few days while your mouth and teeth adjust. Stick to pasta, seedless bread, soft veggies, pudding, soup, yogurt, etc.
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What fast food can you eat when you first get braces?

Here are some ideas of soft fast foods you can eat with braces:
  • Pizza —avoid the crust.
  • Brownies — no nuts.
  • Chicken nuggets — cut these into pieces to avoid damaging your braces!
  • Soft tacos with all the fixings — avoid hard shells!
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Can I eat fries with braces on the first day?

You can still eat things like ice cream, brownies, cookies, cake, French fries, burger, hot dogs, and pizza (just avoid the crust), no problem.
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What Can I Eat the First Day Wearing Braces?



What color is best for braces?

Choose light blue, bronze, dark purple or subdued reds and pinks to complement lighter skin tones. Choose darker colors to make your teeth appear whiter. Watch out for lighter colors that could make your teeth look more yellow. Consider colors that complement or match your eyes.
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How much do braces hurt the first day?

Day 1: Having the braces placed on your teeth is not painful. But as your teeth begin to move, they typically will become sore. The soreness you experience is not a sharp pain, but rather a dull ache that typically lasts not more than 2 or 3 days. Dr.
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What food helps braces pain?

Here are some options to consider if you're experiencing discomfort from your braces:
  1. Yogurt. Yogurt is soft and cold, which makes it easy to consume and even helps to alleviate oral pain. ...
  2. Oatmeal. ...
  3. Bananas. ...
  4. Mashed Potatoes. ...
  5. Jello. ...
  6. Eggs. ...
  7. Smoothies. ...
  8. Soups and Broth.
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What can u not drink with braces?

Sugary Drinks to Avoid with Braces
  • Acidic liquids (includes distilled water and some bottled spring water)
  • Energy drinks.
  • Flavored water.
  • Fruit drinks.
  • Sodas (including diet)
  • Sports drinks.
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Can I eat pizza crust with braces?

You can still eat pizza when you have braces, but it all comes down to the type of pizza. The best way to go is soft-crust pizza. Tougher crusts or thin crusts can damage your braces and get stuck between the wires, brackets and your teeth. Another thing to think about is the toppings.
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How long will braces hurt?

Mild pain or discomfort is a normal side effect of wearing braces. But you should only feel the discomfort immediately after your orthodontist places or adjusts your braces or wires. The discomfort typically disappears within four days, and braces pain rarely lasts longer than a week.
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Do braces not eat list?

Foods to avoid with your braces are:
  • Nuts.
  • Potato chips.
  • Popcorn.
  • Crunchy veggies.
  • Hard candies (such as jolly ranchers or lollipops)
  • Gum (Sugar-free gum is okay)
  • Sticky candies (like laffy-taffy or gummy bears)
  • Corn on the cob.
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Can I eat ramen with braces?

Foods that can be eaten with braces include: Bread – pre-cut loaves of bread, soft tacos and tortillas are safe options. Dairy – soft cheese, yoghurt and dips are fine to eat with braces. Grains– rice, noodles and all kinds of cooked pasta are soft and suitable for braces.
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How do you sleep with braces on?

How to Sleep with Braces
  1. Tip #1: Keep your teeth and gums clean. ...
  2. Tip #2: Try sleeping on your back. ...
  3. Tip #3: Use dental wax if needed. ...
  4. Tip #4: Use Tylenol if you have to! ...
  5. Tip #5: Wear a nightguard or mouthguard if you grind your teeth.
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Why do braces hurt the first week?

Braces hurt when you first get them because this is when they exert the most force. When you first get braces, your teeth are far from the places where your braces are trying to move them. Thus, there is more push/pull on the brackets. As your teeth get closer, the force is less.
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What happens on the first day of braces?

On your first day with braces, your appliance will feel a little weird. After all, your tongue and lips aren't used to sharing space with brackets and wires. You may also feel as if you look different or like your braces are sticking out.
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Is it OK to chew gum with braces?

Patients should not chew gum while they have their expander, but patients with traditional braces can chew gum if it is on the ADA (American Dental Association) approved list of sugar-free gums. These gums are sweetened by non-cavity causing sweeteners such as aspartame, sorbitol or mannitol.
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Can I eat Cheetos with braces?

Any type of hard and crunchy food is something you will want to avoid while wearing your braces. Chips like Fritos, Doritos, Tostitos, Cheetos, Takis, as well as pretzels and other hard breads are foods that can not only damage your wire, but also cause your brackets to break.
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What should I do the day I get braces?

What to do the day you get your braces fixed
  • Clean your teeth thoroughly.
  • Take a before selfie.
  • Run your tongue over your teeth.
  • Keep pain relief handy.
  • Eat soft foods.
  • Brush your teeth after eating.
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How long after braces can I eat?

The adhesive we use to secure the brackets to your teeth will dry very quickly but can take up to 24 hours to fully set. It is fine to eat right after you leave our office. However, we recommend that you stick with softer foods for the first few days as you get used to eating with your new braces.
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Is ice cream good for braces?

Ice cream

The cold of ice cream makes it an ideal choice for new braces, as it will help to numb the pain and relieve some of the inflammation that comes along with wearing braces.
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What soft foods can I eat?

What are some soft foods to eat after oral surgery (or otherwise)?
  • Smoothies and shakes.
  • Yogurt, pudding and ice cream.
  • Avocado.
  • Smooth soups, or those with very soft chunks.
  • Mashed potatoes, or a soft baked potato without the skin.
  • Cooked fruits, like applesauce.
  • Ripe fruits, like bananas or peaches without the skin.
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Can you kiss with braces?

Wait until you feel comfortable with your braces before trying for anything adventurous, like a kiss. We recommend waiting at least two weeks before attempting any kissing. When you do kiss, take it slow. Being gentle is important, both for the safety of your braces and your partner.
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What kind of toothbrush is best for braces?

Our picks for best toothbrushes for braces
  • Oral-B Smart 1500 Electric Toothbrush.
  • Oral-B Pro 1000 Rechargeable Toothbrush.
  • Y-Kelin V-Shaped Orthodontic Toothbrush with Soft Bristles.
  • TePe Universal Care Soft Slim Toothbrush.
  • Philips Sonicare 5100 Protective Clean Rechargeable Electric Toothbrush.
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Do braces give you a lisp?

Generally speaking, as the braces are on the back of the teeth, it can impact your ability to say the letter “s”. This can result in a temporary lisp.
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