If you wear braces or other appliance, you need to give your teeth a little break from heavy chewing. So what's left to eat besides Jell-O? Plenty my friend. Check-out this great list of suggestions. Many foods are adaptable to a brace-friendly diet, so use your culinary creativity.
Remember these words: Chop, cook, mash, blend
- Chop food into smaller pieces.
- Cook long enough to soften.
- Mash or puree by using a blender or food processor
Helpful hints:
- Corn on the cob: cut the corn from the cob
- Carrots, celery: cut into small pieces
- Apples: cut into pieces
- Meats: cook until very tender, cut into small pieces
- Many canned fruits and vegetables are relatively soft
Brace-friendly suggestions:
- Eggs
- Cheese
- Cottage cheese
- Tuna
- Grilled cheese
- Sloppy joes
- Instant Breakfast
- Mashed potatoes
- Pasta
Chicken a la king- Cooked vegetables
- Apple sauce
- Pineapple
- Bananas
- Watermelon
Please check out "Foods to Avoid" for the stuff that's not so great for your braces or your teeth. Rivoli & Rivoli Orthodontics is dedicated to your good nutrition. Ask us about any specific dietary concerns.