What are some easy foods to eat after just getting braces?!

What are some easy foods to eat after just getting braces?

My teeth really hurt after getting braces on and having 5 teeth removed. Its hard for me to eat anything without it hurting or making my gums bleed. Any suggestions on food choices?

4 weeks ago
P.S. I'm a vegetarian!

Depending on how long it has been since your extractions, you should contact your oral surgeon regarding the bleeding.

To answer your question, the best foods to eat are soft or mushy foods. Soups, pastas. mashed potato, etc are all wonderful things to eat in the beginning.

Please keep in mind that it is best to try to work up to eating normally* as soon as possible as chewing stimulates the blood flow to your gums which in turn assists in the healthiest environment possible for tooth movement, healing and recovery from pain and soreness from your braces.

*Normally, minus any of the "NO NO foods" your ortho told you not to eat during treatment.