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Braced today for the second time around!
Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2008 12:02 pm
by amysouth1016
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!!!
Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2008 12:10 pm
by Miss Smiley
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.
Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2008 7:15 pm
by retainerjoe
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
Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2008 4:45 am
by browneyedgrl
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.
Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2008 6:03 am
by retainerjoe
yes been there did that, after 2121 days in appliances im free agian
Posted: Fri Feb 08, 2008 3:39 pm
by amysouth1016
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...