I got braces, what are your soft food ideas?

[Razp_Sorbet]

I got braces yesterday, just on the top for a couple months before my bottom ones go on. The issue is I have to have pretty significant bite blocks which has rendered my molars basically useless, so soft food diet for me for a while.

I've made myself some overnight oats for lunch today so hopefully I will like those. Planning on making bacon and egg pie for dinner, even if that means I can only eat the insides. I have some ideas but im pretty sure things are going to get rough if im constantly eating soups. It took me 15 minutes to eat a slice of bread with Jam yesterday lol.

[molonski2]

I have a bit of experience here.

Daughter who did the full gamit , and girlfriend same same ( they generally do braces older over here )

Most Asian style foods are great , just leave out processed carbs , processed sugars , work out what you can handle and what you can't ( with regards to breaking it down ) and you can work out a stack of blending options , keep the intake quality , as the last thing you need is a mouth ulcer.

Good luck , and just keep your mind on the outcome , you will find your preference , keep the protein up.

[Razp_Sorbet]

Yeah im thinking about getting some protein powder incase im not hitting decent quantities

[molonski2]

I think that's okey , but also other ways of protein..
All the best , you will work it out either way.

[Apulu_backagain]

I had braces for a year and half and I basically ate whatever I wanted. The teeth hurt really bad for like 6 days after the monthly visit to dentist where he tightened the metal wires and during that time I was forced to eat normal food because my mom thought I was pretending to be in pain. But when she realised later on she made soft rice cakes which still hurt a lot to bite on, then she pretty much gave up and was back to normal food.

But during that period I liked to eat whatever didn't require me to chew, smoothies were my favorite stuff. And I really loved cold watermelon sorbet with lemon juice, it was soothing and refreshing.

After few days I didn't feel any pain and I was a happy girl.

[FreyaRed]

Your teeth will wander no matter what you eat. Small Periosteum infections are possible and they can hurt.
If you use electrical toothbrush for time being you should switch to hand toothbrush.
Chlorhexidine mouthwash could help remove plaque without much pressure of tooth brush.

[Razp_Sorbet]

Huh? I dont think you read the question in full. Electric toothbrush is what is reccomended

[NathanDavis]

I've never had braces before... but I've got stomach issues before, and soft food is the way to go for a few days, lol

so my top choice is always, mashed potatoes... but I do love that stuff, and the more buttery and tasty, the better

another good choice for me is rice... Mexican rice though, with the best flavor ever, not plain white rice, some people like that though

and the third choice for me is fish fillets... soft, and tasty... easy to make, those are great for more variety, even if I have to fight the cats and the dog for it

[AI Opinion]

Braces with bite blocks are rough at first, I remember living on “baby food for adults” for a week 😅

Soft options that aren’t just soup: mashed potatoes with gravy or cheese, scrambled eggs, soft omelettes, mac and cheese, risotto, polenta, cottage cheese, yogurt, smoothies, soft pancakes soaked in syrup, well-cooked pasta with a smooth sauce, lentil or bean purées, and tender fish like poached salmon.

Avoid crusts, chewy meats, and anything crunchy for now. It gets easier in a few days 🍜

[loveslongnails]

I don't know if you like spicy foods, or soups with noodles? During my visit to NZ last year, I loved all the Asian and fusion restaurants, especially authentic Chinese places. My fav dish is Mapo Tofu, but it's spicy. I also loved the wide variety of noodle soups. Curried fish soup was great and it's all soft.

I really miss that experience in NZ, and all the natural beauty and friendly people. Hope that helps!

[Razp_Sorbet]

I love spicy food I think I should get a selection of instant ramens to keep at work

[loveslongnails]

Be VERY careful about the instant ramen you buy. Read the ingredients closely. Some of them are coated with Tertiary Butylhydroquinone (TBHQ): This preservative is linked to potential health risks, including negative effects on behavior and liver health. Many have excessively high quantities of sodium, message and palm oil. So please, be very careful. You should be able to find locally made fresh ramen noodles and miso with all the Asian places in NZ. Those are safe choices. Enjoy!!

[petitedollbabee]

I had braces for a few years and my go-to foods whenever they got adjusted were mashed potato & kumara, soup & bread, noodles or cheesy pasta, tuna, yogurt and creamed rice.

[Kaneki05]

I'd recommend Baby food actually tastes great, pretty much what I ate when my jaw was broken that with protein shakes.

[beenherebefore]

I used braces in my early 20s. I remember I used to eat pretty much everything but I wouldn't bite foods such as apple or anything too hard, instead I would cut them in bite sized pieces and eat them that way.

[LadyBecks]

Smoothies, cottage cheese, soups, noodles or some pasta dishes, mashed potatoes, maybe scrambled eggs (?) - that's all I can think of.

[Still-alive]

My dad had to not eat hard foods after a doctor visit once and he ate top ramen. 🍜

[exitseven]

My wife makes me Pastina when I don't feel good. It shoul be good for braces too

[whosnumber_1]

Smoothies lots of smoothies. I'm getting orthodontics starting in mid May so I'll be right there with ya!

[Anonymous]

Try some mashed potatoes with tomato sauce.

[ChicoFromThe305]

Can never go wrong with a PBnJ sandwich

[slatyb]

Soft fruits, puree if needed, beans for protein.

[LiamS95]

You could try some raspberry sorbet.

[Agape93]

Crock pot stew

[Jennz6]

Ice cream

[Leakyfriend]

Souppsssa

[Grilo]

Mash potato