Braced today for the second time around!

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#1 Post by **amysouth1016** » Tue Feb 05, 2008 12:02 pm

Hello! I was just braced this morning but this is my second time with braces unfortunately. I forgot how painful they were. Ugh. I'm just now starting to throb and I'm trying to slurp down some soup for lunch. Anyone have any suggestions on good foods to eat during the first few days of new braces?

Thanks!!!

#2 Post by **Miss Smiley** » Tue Feb 05, 2008 12:10 pm

Meatloaf, baked potato, small pasta (farfalle, penne), shredded chicken, fish and rice, enchiladas, slow-cooked stew, you can always make yourself a smoothie or shake to supplement the soft foods you're eating.

YouTube · #3 Post by **retainerjoe** » Tue Feb 05, 2008 7:15 pm

pain meds ,soft diet, an wax for rubbing, an a week to get over the install, but it will be worth it in the end

#4 Post by **browneyedgrl** » Wed Feb 06, 2008 4:45 am

Hi Amy,

Congrats on your b-day!!! I'm a second timer too and everyone here is giving you great advice. The first couple of days are rough, but definitely go with a softer diet and chew small bites.

YouTube · #5 Post by **retainerjoe** » Wed Feb 06, 2008 6:03 am

yes been there did that, after 2121 days in appliances im free agian

#6 Post by **amysouth1016** » Fri Feb 08, 2008 3:39 pm

Thanks for all of the wonderful advice. I've had pasta mainly for the past few days...yogurt for breakfast. I'm doing a bit better as far as the soreness of the teeth is concerned...however now the rubbing is KILLING my cheeks and the insides of my lips! I just put wax on so hopefully that will help. I'm getting used to them though...