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Short answer: You can continue to enjoy a varied, healthy diet during orthodontic treatment. There may be a few temporary adjustments, particularly in the first few days after your braces are fitted or adjusted, and some foods are best avoided to help protect your appliance.
One of the first questions many adults ask is:
The answer is yes.
You’ll still enjoy meals with family, eat out with friends and celebrate special occasions.
You may simply need to make a few small adjustments along the way.
When your braces are first fitted, or after they’re adjusted, it’s normal for your teeth to feel a little tender.
During this time, many people find softer foods more comfortable.
Some ideas include:
This stage is usually temporary, and most people return to their usual eating habits within a few days.
Once you’ve settled into treatment, you’ll still be able to enjoy a wide variety of foods.
A balanced diet supports your general health and helps keep your teeth and gums healthy throughout treatment.
The key is to eat sensibly and take care of your appliance.
If you’re wearing fixed braces, certain foods can increase the risk of damaging brackets or wires.
These may include:
This doesn’t mean you can never enjoy your favourite foods again.
It simply means thinking about how you eat them and avoiding anything that could damage your appliance.
Fresh fruit and vegetables remain an important part of a healthy diet.
If they’re particularly hard, cutting them into smaller pieces can make them easier and more comfortable to eat.
Small changes like this can help you continue enjoying healthy foods throughout treatment.
We’d never want patients to feel that braces mean giving up the foods they enjoy.
Instead, we focus on helping you understand how to protect your appliance while still living your life.
Orthodontic treatment should fit around your life—not take it over.
If you’re wearing clear aligners, you’ll remove them before eating or drinking anything other than water.
This means there are no specific food restrictions while you’re eating.
However, it’s important to:
Many adults worry that braces will make restaurants awkward.
In reality, most people continue eating out exactly as they always have.
You may simply choose foods that are easier to manage if your teeth are feeling tender after an adjustment.
Before long, eating out becomes completely routine again.
If a particular food feels uncomfortable, don’t force it.
Choose something softer for a day or two and allow your teeth time to settle.
If you’re experiencing significant discomfort or think something may have become damaged, get in touch with us.
We’re always happy to help.
You can only eat soft foods while wearing braces.
Soft foods are often helpful during the first few days, but most patients soon return to a varied diet with a few sensible precautions.
Braces mean you can never eat your favourite foods again.
Most foods can still be enjoyed with a little care and a few adjustments.
Clear aligners mean you can eat with them in.
Clear aligners should be removed before eating or drinking anything other than water.
Yes. You may prefer softer foods for the first few days, but most people quickly return to their usual diet.
Yes. If you’re wearing clear aligners, remove them before drinking anything other than water to help avoid staining and damage.
Yes, but with fixed braces it’s usually more comfortable and safer to cut them into small pieces rather than biting directly into them.
Contact us and we’ll advise you on what to do next.
Our comprehensive guide includes practical advice for everyday life with braces, including eating, cleaning your teeth, travelling and protecting your new smile after treatment.
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If you’re considering straightening your teeth, our complete guide to adult braces explains the different treatment options, costs, treatment times and what to expect before making a decision.
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Wondering how braces might affect everyday activities such as eating is a natural part of considering orthodontic treatment.
At Evolve Dentistry in Portishead, we’ll explain the different teeth-straightening options, what treatment involves and how to care for your teeth throughout the process.
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