Soft Foods for Kids With Braces

After getting braces put on or adjusted, a child might be in pain and unable to eat anything but softer foods. Depending on his level of discomfort, one child might be able to tolerate something like meatballs, whereas the meat's firmness can be too much for another to deal with. Suggest different types of food to find ones that your child is able to eat.

Mashed Potatoes

• This dish is filling, can be whipped very smoothly so that it doesn't require chewing and can be seasoned with butter and spices.

Soups

• This is a great option since all of the ingredients have been softened by the liquid and it can provide a serving of vegetables.

Custard

• Besides acting as a comfort food, the coldness of the dessert can numb some of the pain in the teeth.

Applesauce

• Applesauce is thin enough to be easily swallowed and will satisfy hunger because of the fiber in the apples.

Crab Cakes

• Trying out a dish a kid doesn't eat often, like crab cakes, can take her mind off the pain for awhile. The cakes are very soft and flavorful.

Pasta

• Cut the pasta into small pieces since it requires some chewing. It can be served with tomato sauce, olive oil or butter and cheese.