Your teeth are sore, let me guess, you’ve just had your braces adjusted! But now the bigger question arises, what can you eat that will make your teeth feel better and not worse?
A smoothie is a wonderful way to cool your mouth and help ease tooth soreness after a braces adjustment!
At Elrod Orthodontics we shift teeth with the most minimal pain in mind and we also know that any soreness you do feel will be worth it in the end.
In our last post we talked about scrambled eggs as your sore-teeth breakfast remedy. And today we will follow that post with one more breakfast item that will be sure to “smooth” over some of your pain!
Wanting another crunch-free breakfast idea to pair with your eggs? Try a homemade smoothie! You will be shocked at how easy they are to make and how creative you can be when you make yours. The great thing about a smoothie is that you only need three base ingredients: one container of plain or vanilla yogurt, one to two cups of a juice of your choice, and a handful of ice.
Once you have your three base ingredients begin to add any fruit combination of your choice. Then put it all in a blender and blend until completely smooth (no chunks!).
We recommend, apple slices (peeled), oranges (peeled), seedless watermelon, bananas, or blueberries. Try to avoid really seedy fruits as they may get stuck in your braces or may lead to more pain if you accidentally bite down on a small seed.
Don’t have fresh fruit? You can substitute your ice for frozen fruit too! Not sure what fruits to add? There are tons of smoothie recipe sites online.
This tasty breakfast treat is not only yummy, but will also give you a great boost to start your day. Smoothies are loaded with vitamin C and many other essential vitamins! Moms and kids agree, you can’t go wrong with a smoothie!
Stay tuned to our next blog for great sore-teeth lunch time treats!
