It’s likely your teeth will be tender for a few days after appointments, so we recommend eating soft food during this time.
Take a pain reliever such as Panadol or Nurofen if necessary. It’s important to take care with the food you eat as your braces are nowhere near as strong as your own teeth. Sticky and hard food can break the braces off your teeth.
We recommend cutting food into small pieces and gently chewing on your back teeth.
If you have any concerns about eating with your orthodontic treatment, please let us know.
Four habits that protect your braces
Soft food after appointments
Pasta, soup, eggs, yoghurt and smoothies for the first few days.
Cut food into small pieces
Apples, carrots and crusty bread should be sliced rather than bitten into.
Chew gently on your back teeth
Front teeth and brackets take the most force when you bite directly.
Avoid sticky and hard food
Toffee, chewing gum, nuts, ice and hard lollies are the usual causes of breakages.
