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For those who have had braces-HELP

I having braces put on my teeth April 11. What all kinds of foods do I need to stock up on besides yogart and ice cream? From what I have read you won't be able to chew much the first couple of weeks after having them put on.  

 

 

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Re: For those who have had braces-HELP

  • Well, lucky me, I have had them twice and am considering them a third time.

    The first night REALLY REALLY REALLY SUCKS!!  but gets substantially better after that - I don't foresee you needing to only eat yogurt for two weeks straight or anything like that.  I remember eating ice cream the first night (who can complain about that?) but was fine after that. To be honest, chewing on stuff makes them feel a little bit better - I got a baby teething ring and would chew on that after I had my braces tightened - that would really help.

    And tylenol!

  • I've never had braces, but my sister had them.  I just remember her eating ice cream/shakes the first night, but that's it.  I don't think she had to go several days or weeks eating like that.  
  • imagestripesandspots:

    Well, lucky me, I have had them twice and am considering them a third time.

    The first night REALLY REALLY REALLY SUCKS!!  but gets substantially better after that - I don't foresee you needing to only eat yogurt for two weeks straight or anything like that.  I remember eating ice cream the first night (who can complain about that?) but was fine after that. To be honest, chewing on stuff makes them feel a little bit better - I got a baby teething ring and would chew on that after I had my braces tightened - that would really help.

    And tylenol!

    A 3rd time! WOW so you maybe my braces "go-to person." If you don't mind telling me why do you plan to go again-did the 1st and 2nd time not straighten your teeth enough or is it something other than that?

    Thanks for the info I will rememeber the teething ring and now I am glad I won't be living off of yogart and ice cream for a couple of weeks. Big Smile

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  • imageSteven&Jamie:
    I've never had braces, but my sister had them.  I just remember her eating ice cream/shakes the first night, but that's it.  I don't think she had to go several days or weeks eating like that.  

    That is great news. I do however plan to eat very soft foods for atleast the first week or two just to be cautious. Thanks for the info Jamie.

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  • I would also stock up on OTC pain killers, as well. Cold foods sometimes make the metal cold, and makes your teeth hurt, just an fyi.

    My front teeth were more tender than the molars, so chewing wasn't bad; it was biting into things (pizza, burgers, etc.) that was most painful.

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  • imagefuzzylogic:

    I would also stock up on OTC pain killers, as well. Cold foods sometimes make the metal cold, and makes your teeth hurt, just an fyi.

    My front teeth were more tender than the molars, so chewing wasn't bad; it was biting into things (pizza, burgers, etc.) that was most painful.

    I def plan to stock up on OTC pain killers. Thanks for the fyi's also.

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    I think I have high tolerance to pain because they didn't hurt ever.

    When I had my wisdom teeth out, I just took tylenol for the pain, not the powerful stuff, and I was told I was too active right after I had surgery.

  • I've had 2 sets of braces and 2 expanders. Jello is always good. When I got my expanders, I also lived on soft cookies and Cheerios. You don't have to chew them, just kind of let them dissolve in your mouth.
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  • Thanks everyone! You all have reassured me that its not too terribly bad. I am just ready to get them on so I can get this process over.
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  • Soft foods like soup or rice work well.  Same with really small pastas.
  • I have the invisalign type braces and I haven't had any limitations on what I can eat.  The very first day they kind of hurt, but I still ate normally.  Now they're uncomfortable the first day that I have a new set of trays, but again don't impact what I can eat.
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  • imagewendyld:
    I have the invisalign type braces and I haven't had any limitations on what I can eat.  The very first day they kind of hurt, but I still ate normally.  Now they're uncomfortable the first day that I have a new set of trays, but again don't impact what I can eat.

    I didn't even price invisalign-I have heard way to many stories abotu peoples teeth moving back after they are done wearing them. BUT it could be that they didn't wear them enough during the day or something like that.

    I am just going with the old fashion metal ones and do know there are a few things they tell you to stay away from.

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  • I had them for 4 years to the day! I do not ever want those again! Stripes is my hero for going for a third bout! I found Aleve to work the best for the pain. I agree that the first 2 or 3 days after the "installation" is the worst (definitely don't eat City Bites... that hurts!), then you'll be tender at tightening appts. Scrambled eggs were my go-to food. My one pearl of wisdom- wear those rubber bands religiously. I didn't at first, was pretty willy-nilly about it... I learned the hard way! Good luck!
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  • imagemrsGilB:
    I had them for 4 years to the day! I do not ever want those again! Stripes is my hero for going for a third bout! I found Aleve to work the best for the pain. I agree that the first 2 or 3 days after the "installation" is the worst (definitely don't eat City Bites... that hurts!), then you'll be tender at tightening appts. Scrambled eggs were my go-to food. My one pearl of wisdom- wear those rubber bands religiously. I didn't at first, was pretty willy-nilly about it... I learned the hard way! Good luck!

    Yes! Wear the rubber bands! If you don't, you'll just have to keep your braces on longer!


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    I had them for 4 years to the day! I do not ever want those again! Stripes is my hero for going for a third bout! I found Aleve to work the best for the pain. I agree that the first 2 or 3 days after the "installation" is the worst (definitely don't eat City Bites... that hurts!), then you'll be tender at tightening appts. Scrambled eggs were my go-to food. My one pearl of wisdom- wear those rubber bands religiously. I didn't at first, was pretty willy-nilly about it... I learned the hard way! Good luck!

    Yes! Wear the rubber bands! If you don't, you'll just have to keep your braces on longer!

    Thank you both! I will def wear the rubberbands.
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