Healthy Braces Friendly Foods | What to Eat When You Can't Chew

[@adrianadecarmine9647]

Cant even eat a sprinkle.

[@narwhalprincess7558]

1.youre a life saver 2.does any one else have the weird blue glue stuff on their back teeth to help w/ over-bite, so you dont bite off your bottom bracets its not that it hurts but that its physically impossible for me to chew

[@shaelyndigos8241]

Narwhal Princess OMG I have that it is so annoying

[@MartaInCactusLand]

1. You're welcome :) 2. I also had that for the first 2 months and it made chewing impossible. I usually just stuck to soft foods I could moosh up, cooked my veggies so they were nice and soft, or I just blended stuff up.

[@tatd.r1842]

Narwhal Princess omg yesss I do have the blue thing too but in time it will get a bit easier to chew(mine did tho) . goodluck!

[@clioitus1793]

Dude yes, I have the bumpers too. It's SO ANNOYING

[@m.j.6762]

Narwhal Princess Oh my goodness yes. When I was younger I had an underbite so I had to have both braces and headgear, and now I have to have them again. AND THE HEADGEAR GAVE ME AN OVERBITE. so I need the stupid glue on my teeth...

[@springwishes9988]

I just got my braces yesterday and today I'm going to a field trip.. My braces is giving me so much pain.

[@MartaInCactusLand]

It'll get better, I promise! :)

[@Xiaoyu17]

i got my braces yesterday. it really hurts. how about you now?

[@delaneyochoa6091]

If you put refried beans and a block of cream cheese in a pot and heat it up, it makes a delicious bean dip!!!😋

[@MartaInCactusLand]

Yeah! That's a great idea! 😊👍

[@iiMISSBUNNY]

Omg tysm! I’ve got a lot of kidney beans to binge through haha

[@courtneyvargas733]

Yumm.

[@Noemhy13]

Thank you so much, finally getting my braces on this upcoming Wednesday. I want to start eating healthier and I figured that now would be the perfect time since I forcefully have to change my diet anyway (no more drive-thru's and constant snacking) Your suggestions were great and I am ready to hit the grocery store and start meal prepping.

[@MartaInCactusLand]

Noelany yay! Congrats on getting your braces! And I like your plan! Diets are usually much easier when we're forced to follow them 😋

[@BillyJones-mf3ev]

Thanks Marta, my elderly aunt is coming to visit and she recently had all her teeth pulled. I'm determined to help her out with healthy (no chew) foods. Thanks!

[@MartaInCactusLand]

Billy Jones awww!! I hope your aunt has a great time and I'm sure she'll appreciate anything you make for her 😊

[@alexstravaridou5164]

I think the fact that you’re videos are longer is better as we actually understand all the information not like all the other 3 minute videos when you don’t even know what happening as it’s all going so fast ❤️ also your videos are really good quality! This video helped me so much I got my braces today and I’ve been in lots of pain 💗

[@MartaInCactusLand]

Alex Vlogs that’s such a nice thing to say Alex! Thanks so much! Also, good luck on your braces journey! It’ll get easier, I promise! 😁

[@fufucat1]

I just got my braces few days ago, I'm extra careful, because I have done my treatment far away and I will see my dentist in five weeks, so I'm so afraid if something brakes, so this video help me a lot with meals ideas. Thank you!

[@MartaInCactusLand]

I'm so glad I could help Susanna 😊 Yay for getting braces!

[@chungeening4025]

Thank you so much for this! I just got my braces 3 days ago and im still in terrible pain! Your video has helped me a ton and now i know what to look for! Thank you ❤️

[@MartaInCactusLand]

Aw I'm so glad this helped and I'm wishing you less pain! It will get better, I promise :)

[@hehefunny6283]

This all sounds so great to eat oh my gosh. I just got my braces today and they hurt so bad. I haven't really been able to eat anything because I wasn't really sure what all I could have that was healthy. Thank you so much!

[@MartaInCactusLand]

I hope you feel better soon! And you're very welcome! :)

[@tabituhrubbuhz4766]

Best video for eating properly with braces. Great ideas thanks for all the help!

[@MartaInCactusLand]

Aww yay! Thanks for your kind comment! I’m so glad you found it helpful! 😁

[@feffsi8042]

Thank you so much for this!! You deserve a lot more subscribers! I just got my braces on my upper teeth but my dentist put buildups on two of my lower teeth so that I wouldn't ruin the braces when I bite, so I can't close my mouth properly and chew at all now.. This will help me survive :))

[@MartaInCactusLand]

Oh man! I totally understand what you're going through since I also had those buildups on my lower teeth when I first got my braces and it sure wasn't fun. I'm so happy you found this helpful and thanks so much for your positive feedback! :)

[@h9964]

Thanks 😭 I just got my bottom braces (already had my top ones) *The Pain Is Real* _So this is what hell feels like_

[@whyareweallherejusttosuffe723]

Edward

[@jonjon1062]

what about unhealthy foods we can eat when we can't chew?

[@MartaInCactusLand]

Jonathan Justino 😂

[@h9964]

Smoothie it😂😂

[@dreamdrawer8615]

umm, Rice pudding, Possibly cake chopped up into small pieces after you've recovered a bit, Ice cream is ideal for braces in fact...lol just realised this comment was 2 years ago...how are you

[@lspencerwrites5399]

I’m obsessed with his clean your kitchen is. 😍 I just got my braces yesterday, and I’m not in pain but there is a intense amount of pressure and it puts me in a bad mood! 😭

[@docilebody]

i just got mine yesterday and im dying!!!!!!!

[@sebastianlarios4317]

Sara Hamid I know it’s been 7 months according to your comment , how do you feel now with your braces ? My son just got his 3 days ago and yesterday he was crying because he couldn’t really eat .. he’s 9 years old.. any advice ? Does it get better ?

[@tilaliciousXP]

Sebastian Larios don’t worry the pain will go away after a few days or a week I’ve been having braces for almost 2 years now and I’m used to it so you don’t have to worry for your son I request you to give him soft food like yogurt / soup

[@rebekahtaylor8435]

Great tips!!!

[@lblack1961]

Great ideas! Thank you so much 💖💖

[@jessriley6584]

thanks so much for this video im getting my braces on in two weeks I'm so nervous this video is one of the most helpful I have found thank you

[@MartaInCactusLand]

Jess, thanks so much for your sweet comment! I'm so excited for you to get your braces! I am actually getting mine off in a few weeks and I can tell you it's SO worth it! :)

[@jessriley6584]

thanks I'm looking forward to having a straight smile but I'm dreading the te in between i hope you have a lovely smile when you have yours off have a nice day bye:)

[@tearsofu]

I've just had my fixed braces on, they are such a pain, I was just sticking to soup and ice cream. Thank you This helped ;)

[@MartaInCactusLand]

BOW SHOT 299 yay! Glad it helped! Soup and ice cream aren't so bad either 😆

[@tearsofu]

:-D

[@riley3783]

BOW SHOT 299 same I've been eating soup,mashed potatoes ,and I cream for the past 2days

[@Kimberly-gq3us]

I just got my wisdom teeth out, and although some of this i still cant have yet it gave me some ideas to do at the moment until i can go for these! Thanks 😊

[@MartaInCactusLand]

Kimberly yay! I’m sure you’re feeling great by now but I’m happy to hear that! 😄

[@Emily-tw8ks]

I'm going to live out fruit smoothies and jamb juice 😂😂😂

[@tead6752]

I'm doing it rn

[@zahraboufala9373]

Thank you so much for this video. I saw planty videos about food to eat with braces but it was always just rice, pasta, mashed potatoes etc and it just sounded quite boring. SO THANK YOU SO MUCH! Definitely gonna roast my veggies now

[@MartaInCactusLand]

Sára Boufala I’m so glad you found it helpful! 😄😄😄

[@KimberlyTheBoss]

I cannot thank you enough for this video. I do not have braces, but I've been struggling with some undiagnosed issue that has affected my ability to chew food. I was desperately looking for a way to still eat healthy because I have dropped so much weight. This video is literally a blessing. Thank you, thank you, thank you. Edit: I was wondering when you said that you shredded your chicken up and added it to your vitamins-- can you elaborate? I have not been able to eat any protein and although I have protein powder, its not the same and I'm getting low on iron :(

[@milanbrar893]

I have had braces for a year but this time it hurts. I tried to eat most of the things but it hurts a lot. It is more painful then breaking a bone. I think I might just drink juice,water and pop.

[@MartaInCactusLand]

milan brar give some soft foods a try... maybe yogurt, hummus, smoothies, soft roasted veggies and potatoes. You can do it 👍😊

[@milanbrar893]

I can eat anything now ur a month late😭

[@MartaInCactusLand]

milan brar that's great! 👍😄

[@milanbrar893]

Marta In Cactus Land I don't think replying a month later is great but whatever

[@MartaInCactusLand]

milan brar I meant that it's great that you can eat anything now....

[@myda1984]

Best video so far that I’ve found! I’m getting my braces soon and I’m dreading the food and pain of it all 😬 but you’ve provided some really good ideas!

[@moonrabbit2747]

Thank you for being a life saver. Great ideas

[@jiminslostjams9701]

can u make a video on what to eat when u get your wisdom teeth removal please and make the food soft and none chewable.please thank u

[@mariem3770]

I have expander, can I still do these recipes?

[@fini2516]

I have been in pain for 1and a half weeks :'(

[@user-zk8ed4kd2b]

The water goes in the Vitamix first. If you’re using all frozen fruit, take some of the frozen fruit out of their original bags and return the frozen fruit bags to the freezer, then leave the fruit to be used in your fridge a few hours to get a bit less frozen and you can get the machine to go through them really fast.

[@Barbarxssa]

Thank you. I just had 8 teeth extracted and every video for "people missing teeth" suggests SOFT foods that are EASY to chew. I CAN'T chew. So thank you for this.

[@tatd.r1842]

I love this video omg, you gave me more foody ideas♥♥♥♥♥♥ thnxxxx hunny

[@MartaInCactusLand]

kitty Rivas you're welcome! 😊

[@Madreadious]

thanks this helped, extracted my wisdom tooth, couldn't eat for days

[@0nlytati.2x]

Dammnnn... I just been eating every thing wrong I've had my braces for a while but when I get them tightened I go through hell

[@vvkkk]

I can’t chew at all, the best I can do is take my tounge and patting the food up and down in my mouth or swallow whole.

[@floridawoman3248]

That's tough, I'm sorry... I just got mine yesterday and they hurt so bad😫😫

[@cindyyrcontreras]

Same

[@karenl7038]

Great info! Even if you don’t have been braces because it’s all healthy. Txs!

[@MartaInCactusLand]

Karen L no problem at all! 😁

[@anannyadesai1706]

My doctor said to eat solid food from day1 of braces! I'm confused

[@jilliangleason7138]

She deserves more subscribers

[@MartaInCactusLand]

Jilly_G_0919 Thanks for the sweet comment! 😊

[@ektapatil6866]

Thanks for this video I recently got braces loved it 😍

[@raudhatuljannah6279]

Hi! i just put on my braces yesterday...so when can i start my regular diet??im starving all the time😂

[@MartaInCactusLand]

Raudhatul Jannah hope you're doing better and getting in some food 😉😄

[@andie83]

My dentist told me to avoid fruit smoothies due to it literally being an acid rinse on your teeth, and if I do have one to mouthwash immediately afterwards. "Healthy" fruit smoothies and dried fruit snacks are one of the biggest causes of child dental problems at the moment.

[@MartaInCactusLand]

andie83 your dentist sounds quite harsh if he's using words like "acid rinse" for a fruit smoothie 🤔 if you're worried about the acid, you could easily use a straw as this will help to keep the smoothie off your teeth. As far as kids and their dental problems, I agree that sugar is a big problem, but I beg to differ and I believe that it's actually sugary drinks like sodas and sweets that are the real issue for kids and not blended fruits. Hope you find a way to enjoy some fruit and keep your teeth healthy 😁

[@andie83]

Marta In Cactus Land It's harsh but true! Teeth don't know the difference between Cola Cola and a fruit drink, they both cause an acid attack 😕

[@daniellem_24]

i got mine tightened today... i got a power chain and it hurts SO bad

[@helena-zd6sw]

Getting them on Monday!!

[@r0sev1bes]

i have retainers and they are killing me its day 3 and they are SO SORE i need other food not only jello send replys pls

[@griffinwilliams8992]

I got them on yesterday and when I drank coffee the wires contracted (or at least it felt like that) does anyone know why?

[@chefmichellegomez]

Thank you for this video !

[@urixcb]

Thank very much for this video! 😩 I have two days with my braces and I can even eat smash potatoes. I’m hungry, angry and I couldn’t sleep either😭. I know I’m going to loose weight bc of the braces, but now I found a healthy way to do it. Thank you, again!

[@acuevas80]

Thank you for the ideas, I just got my braces done yesterday. However, is just me that gets this weird feeling when they say healthy food but they use food that is already pre-cooked? For me healthy food is to cook from scratch, not food that is on a bag.

[@YnaDv21]

My family just ate pizza infront of me while I was swallowing down .5x.5 cm cut little lasagna noodles ._.

[@zainraufiazam]

Thank you. It really hurts. I just got my braces last night

[@Ann468aj]

I just got mine a few days ago

[@K_m_desu]

I have been literally drinking pasta and soup for 2 days... I miss apples btw

[@stac2277]

I recently discovered the Swedish meatballs from Ikea. They were so easy to chew and didn't get all stuck in my braces!

[@MartaInCactusLand]

Yes! That's a great tip! I also love the IKEA veggie balls for the same reason 😁

[@zuzannamika860]

Are you actually able to eat toasts with the braces pain?

[@MartaInCactusLand]

Zuzanna Mika it kind of depends... right after they were put on and anytime after an adjustment it was kind of painful, but at other times I could eat lightly toasted toast ☺️

[@veganmocha]

omf i absolutely love your accent. 😍 are you by any chance polish?

[@bigguccisouljamike191]

Lifesaver

[@ColoredMud]

This was extremely helpful!!

[@sejbomb]

Isn't acidity from smoothies bad for your teeth though? I've been told a low sugar diet :/

[@MartaInCactusLand]

sejbomb you can always try drinking through a straw 😊

[@maricrismirano545]

Thanks to you...

[@luciaesmeraldamadrigalleal4611]

Your my life saver

[@MartaInCactusLand]

😊☺️😊☺️

[@marinellacamu9028]

I can't chew anything because of the bite turbos 😭

[@iiMISSBUNNY]

It’s been about 3 weeks now, since I’ve gotten braces. It’s more sensitive on the bottom front, but I think eating has gotten a lil easier. Can’t wait to share more of this journey with you all, so we can help others decide if they wanna jump on the bang wagon too? 😉😊👋🏼✨♥️

[@MartaInCactusLand]

You’re so sweet!! And my bottom teeth were also more sore especially at the beginning!! It’ll get easier and easier I promise 😊

[@iiMISSBUNNY]

Marta In Cactus Land Just an update: I got all 4 of my wisdoms pulled 3 days ago. Also, when I got that done, they also had to cut into my gums, upper left side, next to my two front teeth. They had to cut into it and attach a chain on to my adult tooth that was in my gums. I’m slowly recovering. My oral surgeon said the 3rd day would be the worst. And today has been horrible. I threw up three times, because of the antibiotics I was prescribed. But he told me I could stop them, and just take my ibruprofen, with Tylenol. I’m happy the surgery is done. Can’t wait for this nausea feeling to go away. I check in with my orthodontist on the 15th this month. So I’ll check in and let you know how things are going. Hope you’re doing well and thank you for the tips

[@brandonpark8599]

no tofu?

[@MartaInCactusLand]

Brandon Park Great point! I normally don't eat tofu so it didn't even occur to me to include it 😜 But off course, tofu is super soft and is a great idea when your teeth are sore 😊

[@saraziaja2801]

Just wondering but are you Polish? Because your name is Marta and you kind of sound Polish.

[@saraziaja2801]

Btw, thank you SO MUCH for these ideas, for the past 3 days, I have been eating yogurt 3 times a day so these are definitely an improvement ♥

[@MartaInCactusLand]

Czesc Sara! Yes, I'm Polish! :) I'm happy to hear that you like the video and I hope you can find more to eat than yogurt... although yogurt is also delicious ;)

[@rachaelmariek]

I got some brackets changed around and now I can’t chew like at all I struggled to even eat a banana 😭

[@MartaInCactusLand]

Oh I’ve totally been there! It can be SO SENSITIVE! Sorry it’s so painful right now, just know it’ll get better and soon you’ll be chomping on the things you love to eat.

[@nqna490]

thanks 4 the video!

[@MartaInCactusLand]

I’m glad you found it helpful! 😊

[@illegalpies]

mine hurts for a week afterwords

[@shayf.1008]

Don't listen to that person, you're making content why would you shorten your videos or give less details. if you can get all your details in a short time cool but if not that's cool too. everyone as their own style of communication. This was really informative. You should post recipes somewhere if you don't already.

[@tingtoahjenai3661]

OMFG TYSMMM❤😢

[@denisegreen3108]

I have braces and my mouth is hurting

[@Rose-dw2iw]

thank god I found you I just made my braces before 2 month and I have to wait for 3 weeks with no food only drinks because my teeth pains painfully and I found you I cab eat better than drinking my foodＯ(≧∇≦)Ｏ

[@perrytheplatypus9352]

Just got mine two days ago. And I tried to bite a sandwich. I was dying while I was trying to chew it :(((

[@MartaInCactusLand]

Perry The Platypus hope it’s all better now Perry!

[@perrytheplatypus9352]

@@MartaInCactusLand thanks, even though I suffered everything is great now 😂😂

[@ShradhaNayee-u3q]

Nice ❤

[@tiaatkinson2155]

I'm 9.5 I'm getting braces soon

[@hannahlynn0528]

am i the only one whos braces arent that bad? I got mine a week ago and they're fine, sry for u all

[@prisonisinourminds8070]

I am not a follower, but thank you so much for making this video

[@Pman-us3go]

I can live with jello and gogurt

[@liyko1342]

I lost like 5 pounds because my teeth hurted

[@senorglubbers9157]

how long did it take for that to happen?

[@sitisyuhada1100]

the thing is i cannot even bite

[@courtneyvargas733]

Blend everything

[@pamela_elliott_]

What if you're rEAAALLyyy picky and only eat 1/10 things said 🤔

[@MartaInCactusLand]

Pamela Elliott 😆 well, then you can try other things not mentioned here or just have that one thing for a few days 😉

[@FC-lx3cy]

Just got new braces i'm dying

[@diamonddetails9445]

6 YEAS AGO???!!!!😢😢😢

[@MJB2024]

A

[@clau9689]

I can’t even eat a french fry 😔

[@AbcAbc-oy2le]

If you can't chew, drink only Simple

[@AnonymousAimee-on4tw]

I can’t eat pasta 😭😭😭 but thanks!

[@gianleda6315]

I CANT CHEW MY BRACES HURT SO MUCH

[@harleighcollins5904]

Just made porrigle so horribly il probably die

[@MartaInCactusLand]

😂 well let’s hope you don’t 😜

[@rockcantdock667]

4 wisdom teeth removed... THE FREAKING PAIN

[@MartaInCactusLand]

Oh no!!! It’ll get better! I had 3 removed at once and it wasn’t fun for sure. Chin up ☺️

[@rockcantdock667]

Marta In Cactus Land thank you cutie I’m sure your dishes will help ;)

[@Dragos-fb8kq]

I have an advice for you. Make more shortly the videos. You speak to much and at some point, I became Boring. Speak more faster and don't tell to us all the detalis. (sorry for my bad english)

[@MartaInCactusLand]

Dragos Firescu Thanks for the constructive feedback and thanks for stopping by 😊 I agree, I can talk a bit too much sometimes 😄

[@therushindoll]

Dragos 1000 she's not being boring, she's being thorough and helpful!

[@muzaffarjung4366]

Exactly I too wanted to say this

[@geraldinelim5251]

Dragos 1000 you can choose to skip to the part that has the tips you want

[@justmeped]

Kill me kill me now it hurts so much

[@MartaInCactusLand]

The Unknown hope you’re in less pain by now! 🤞

[@Bensnsnajebe]

*JESUS CHRIST LOVES YOU AND CARES FOR YOU HAVE A GOOD DAY EVERYONE*

[@pathoftruth8253]

A person that CANNOT CHEW cannot eat these things

[@MartaInCactusLand]

I couldn’t chew and somehow I was able to eat them lol gotta sort of use your tongue and gently bite down. And obviously if you’re not able to eat some of these things I wouldn’t try it

[@YnaDv21]

My family just ate pizza infront of me while I was swallowing down .5x.5 cm cut little lasagna noodles ._.

[@MartaInCactusLand]

Oh man that’s harsh! But don’t worry, you’ll be able to enjoy some foods with them once the pain l goes away. 😊