My son just got his braces on yesterday and he has a metal plate on the roof of his mouth. His back teeth do not meet since the braces have been put on, therefore he cannot chew ANYTHING! Please give me some ideas on what to feed him.
2007-03-14 11:00:48 · 24 answers · asked by twinglesmomof3 1 in Health ➔ Dental
Anything soft.
Noodles/soup, smoothies, ice cream, yogurt, etc. All of these require little to no chewing to swallow.
2007-03-14 11:03:35 · answer #1 · answered by LexiSan 6 · 34⤊ 14⤋
Before I got my braces, I had a special retainer that widened my jaw. My top molars were completely covered so I couldn't really chew. Plus, I was in pain.
So, I ate only soft foods like spaghetti-O's, jello, yogurt, meal replacement shakes, soup. Anything I could eat without chewing. Once I got use to the retainer, I added chicken to my diet since its pretty easy to chew.
When I got the retainer taken off and braces put on, I ate pretty much everything. I stayed away from anything sticky or too hard that could cause damage to the braces or gum them up.
You can also call the dentist's office, they will be able to let you know what foods are ok for him to eat.
2007-03-14 18:12:09 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 8⤊ 2⤋
No apples, pears, gum, now and laters, jaw breakers, jolly ranchers, cough drops, laffy taffy, salt water taffy, peanuts, corn nuts, cashews, etc.
Make sure he gets a Christmas tree brush from the dentist also. That helps a lot.
Other than the items above, just make sure nothing is too hard, as this can break brackets, or too sticky, as this can pull brackets off. He needs to clean his teeth good though. Because decalcification marks are not pretty when the braces come off if they aren't kept up well!
2007-03-14 18:05:01 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 9⤊ 3⤋
Generally, If you have braces you can eat anything that is not to hard or sharp for example its a good idea to stray away from chips nuts and things like that but since he cannot chew anything i would steer more towards Mashed Potatoes , Soups and things of that nature
2007-03-14 18:05:01 · answer #4 · answered by xgangstashawtyx 2 · 9⤊ 3⤋
I have braces and eat just about anything that a regualer person eats expect things u bit in to such as corn apples ect
2007-03-14 18:08:33 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 8⤊ 3⤋
if his braces are going to be on for some time to come, he should try to chew something. you cant make him live on soups all the time. let him try to chew something soft at first. he has to get used to eating with his braces.
ask your dentist what he can eat.
2007-03-14 18:04:47 · answer #6 · answered by anirvanghose 3 · 15⤊ 2⤋
soup, apple sauce, pudding, jello, water, hot chocolate, tea, soda (any liquids), and mac n cheese. good luck!! after he can chew again and his teeth dont hurt he can eat anything thats not sticky or too hard.
2007-03-14 18:05:15 · answer #7 · answered by BlondeRose13 4 · 9⤊ 2⤋
Wow, I don't think I've ever seen that problem before. My daughter's orthodontist gave me a kitchen magnet of no-nos for her and it's still up. It lists no: gum, sticky food such as caramels, starbursts and the like or hard foods such as nuts, popcorn, apples carrots, chips or pizza crusts.
If he can't chew at all, you can try soups...especially those that are blended like lentil or split pea.
2007-03-14 18:06:24 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 6⤋
here's the deal... for right now feed him
-soup
-yogurt drinks/smoothies
-yogurt
-mashed potatoes
-cottage cheese
-jello
-ice cream
-pudding
-bananas
-applesauce
now that he has braces, he will NOT be able to eat
-corn on the cob
-caramel
-apples (can eat them sliced)
-popcorn
-gum
ask your dentist for more advice
2007-03-14 18:08:02 · answer #9 · answered by Sweetie 4 · 16⤊ 2⤋
Hot pudding, applesauce, soup, shakes
2007-03-14 18:04:15 · answer #10 · answered by VW 6 · 9⤊ 4⤋
Let Your Son Eat Stuff That Are Soft. I Recommend Soup But Ask The Dentist. DONT GIVE YOUR CHILD CANDY, GUM, POPCORN OR STUFF THAT IS CHEWY
2007-03-14 18:04:27 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 14⤊ 7⤋