When does eating go back to normal?

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#1 Post by **uvraise** » Thu Apr 02, 2009 3:31 pm

Hello All,
I have had my braces for one week to the day. I have tried to eat normal foods, but my teeth are still killing me. Every time I try to chew on something relatively solid, it feels as if the teeth in question are moving and there is new pressure on them. Is this normal? I have lost 12 pounds in this first week, not that I can't stand to lose a few, but at this rate I can't eat right and before I know it I will be at my first adjustment and back to square one with the pain. Could someone offer any advice or suggestions? Thanks!

#2 Post by **Andromeda** » Thu Apr 02, 2009 5:57 pm

Depending on the person, sometimes it can take up to a few weeks to be able to eat solid foods again. Then again, some people are fine after a couple days. I think it took me between 2 and 3 weeks. Sorry to hear you are falling into the same category that I did. It's normal to maybe lose a little weight but 12 pounds in a week does not sound healthy. Try buying some of those nutritional drinks that people on diets use in place of a meal. They still contain lots of vitamins and nutrients and should help keep you healthy. I know it might sound gross but you could invest in a food processor and basically make a "smoothie" out of solid food. May not taste as good but still gets your belly full without the need to chew... there are also plenty of things you can make that don't require much chewing. There is a soft food cookbook on this site and I'm sure if you do a search, you can find many suggestions made by other posters on soft foods like mashed potatoes, soup, etc.

Good luck and don't worry, it will get better eventually. Pain after your adjustments shouldn't last weeks like this.

#3 Post by **UGHBRACES** » Thu Apr 02, 2009 7:08 pm

The quickest route to pain free teeth in braces is to just take the plunge right away, eat normally and fight your way through the pain. Short term pain for long term gain.

#4 Post by **Jewles** » Fri Apr 03, 2009 1:37 am

Im 3 months in and still cant eat normally! my sandwhiches still get cut up and i struggle with some foods

my first tightening was torture because my teeth were still so sore. Pain is movement tho!

#5 Post by **acidcookie** » Tue Apr 07, 2009 7:10 pm

It'll be 2 weeks Friday since I got the wire added. So far, eating has been hit or miss. The constant numbing pain is gone but I still feel discomfort while I'm eating.

Pasta, fish and steamed foods are all OKAY for me to eat, and I'e even managed some tougher breads (holding off on the crust of course). Lately I got desperate and bought a juicer to "drink" the veggies and fruits I've been missing out on.

My lower teeth are moving FAST and really painful in the process. Some days, it feels like a tooth shifted all on its own and hurts all over again.

Might want to let the doc know about your weight loss, that sounds rather sudden. I'd also recommend trying Ensure to get some instant calories or nutrients.

#6 Post by **acidcookie** » Tue Apr 07, 2009 7:11 pm

It'll be 2 weeks Friday since I got the wire added. So far, eating has been hit or miss. The constant numbing pain is gone but I still feel discomfort while I'm eating.

Pasta, fish and steamed foods are all OKAY for me to eat, and I'e even managed some tougher breads (holding off on the crust of course). Lately I got desperate and bought a juicer to "drink" the veggies and fruits I've been missing out on.

My lower teeth are moving FAST and really painful in the process. Some days, it feels like a tooth shifted all on its own and hurts all over again.

Might want to let the doc know about your weight loss, that sounds rather sudden. I'd also recommend trying Ensure to get some instant calories or nutrients.

#7 Post by **thisisme** » Tue Apr 07, 2009 9:40 pm

It took me about 3 days. It varies a lot!
Also my first adjustment didn't hurt at all so don't worry
about definitely being in pain after your first.

#8 Post by **mve21** » Wed Apr 08, 2009 10:46 am

My teeth Killed me for the first 3-4 days and I had to cut everything up ridiculously small to be able to eat but I remembered reading here that it's best to try chew and bite on the teeth (what with bite plates? and that) so I tried to eat anyway dispite the pain.. after the initial stage my teeth haven't hurt since. Just think of the weight loss!

#9 Post by **thunderkat** » Wed Apr 08, 2009 4:54 pm

When I was braced a week and a half ago, I thought OMG, I'm never going to be able to chew for the next year, but you know what? It took me 8 days to start chewing my food. Mind you, I still have to break everything into small pieces and can only use my back molars, but small progress is better than no progress! I guess everyone is different though but I am certain it won't be long before you can start chewing.

#10 Post by **magster** » Mon Apr 20, 2009 9:43 am

for me it still seems like I will not eat normal food until I get these stupid things off

gr

#11 Post by **kilikena311** » Mon Apr 20, 2009 10:49 am

I have been having a hard time eating also, was braces a bit over a week ago. Today I've made progress with grapes.

#12 Post by **duckie** » Tue Apr 21, 2009 7:17 pm

I can't handle anything that is not soft. I did suck on a potato chip tonight though. lol My teeth didn't hurt until yesterday; there is movement so now they hurt. Mostly it's been my tongue and cheeks that had hurt the most.

#13 Post by **59fifty** » Fri Apr 24, 2009 12:21 am

god after i got braces i wondered how ANY one ate anything

after 2 months i can finnaly eat ANYTHING

even nuts n stuff like that

while i had braces at first i cudnt even eat a sandwhich or hot dog

i really thot i wudnt be able to eat right until i almost had my braces off but my teeth dont hurt at all when i eat stuff tahts crunchy i just take it slow so i dont break my breaces

#14 Post by **magster** » Fri Apr 24, 2009 6:39 am

I hope I dont have to wait 2 months! Ive waited for 2 weeks already

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