Best Food Items to Eat when on Braces

Putting on braces is a brave attempt in itself as it demands a lot of sacrifice, be it food or your favorite ice cream. Your mouth feels different and the dentist of invisalign in London asks you to follow a different diet and change your eating habits. In this blog, we have discussed the top foods which are best for you when on braces.

Make a smoothie: Smoothies are a perfect choice for a tummy filling delicious meal. All you need to do is blend your favorite food in a mixer adding some protein and spinach to it. Here is a simple recipe for you to treat yourself with while on clear braces:

Add the following ingredients to a blender:

Milk (almond and coconut is also a good option)
2 large spoonfuls of vanilla yogurt
1 scoop full of whey protein powder
1 cup frozen berry mix
1 handful of spinach
3 ice cubes
Form it into a mixture and serve in a glass with straw and enjoy your special smoothie.

Eat soft food: ON your first day with braces, the doctor dtrictly recommends you not to chew on hard food and you don’t feel like having any either. So, it is better to enjoy softer and easy-to-chew food like pashed potatoes with gravy, oatmeal and yogurt, soups, pudding, etc. You should try out these foods  during the initial days of your orthodontic treatment.

Eat healthy: Stay away from ice cream, although it is a tasty treat, yet the nourishment and care you need will be missing. You should et soft food but that didn’t mean unhealthy food. You can try some of these soft but tasty foods:

Breakfast: have protein in form of scrambled eggs and a fruit smoothie
Snack: try some soft cheese cubes with a banana.

Lunch: try tomato soup and salad
Supper: mashed potatoes with gravy, meatloaf
Night-time snack: baked apples in maple syrup.

Try new things: It is quite common that when it comes to changing eating habits, you need to try new things. For example, start eating soft cheese which you have never had before. How about baked apples or banana smoothie? Your invisalign provider in London will warn you with some essential tips when you leave the clinic after getting the invisible aligners.


Another important thing to keep in mind is staying hydrated and you must stay away from sugary drinks to avoid cavities when on braces.