Comfort During Treatment

Soothing Recipe Ideas for Sore Teeth Days

After orthodontic adjustments, softer foods can make meals more comfortable. Here are recipe categories and quick ideas from our patient guide.

Featured Recipe Categories

Appetizers

  • Easy on Your Teeth Deviled Eggs
  • Soothing Santa Fe Chicken Chowder

Dinners

  • Painless Pasta with Roasted Red Sweet Pepper Cream Sauce
  • Special Smiley Mashed Potatoes
  • Metal Mouth Meatballs
  • Bucky Beef Enchiladas
  • Wired White Pizza
  • Chew-less Chili Chicken

Desserts

  • Braces Friendly Banana Cream Cake
  • Crossbite Carrot Cake
  • Cream Cheese Frosting

Quick Foods

Simple soft foods can help on tender days after adjustments.

  • Applesauce
  • Pudding
  • Custard
  • Jell-O
  • Canned fruit
  • Macaroni and cheese
  • Cheese omelet
  • Grilled cheese sandwich
  • Yogurt
  • Cottage cheese
  • Soup
  • Pumpkin pie
  • Spaghetti
  • Ice cream
  • Milk shake

Have questions about your treatment options? Call (949) 559-5211 or request an appointment with our Irvine dental office.