How long does it take for you to finally be able to chew your food after getting braces?

Question

How long does it take for you to finally be able to chew your food after getting braces?

Answer 1

it just depends how long your mouth takes to adjust to the braces. It took like 3 weeks to finally chew mine but only 5 days for my sister

Answer 2

As far as I remember it was about 1 or 2 weeks for me.

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Well worth it though.

Answer 3

You slowly progress day by day. After a week and a half or so you should be able to eat your regular foods, excluding the ones your not supposed to.

Answer 4

It took me about four-five days to be able to eat without any pain at all. After the second day it shouldn't be too bad though. Pain killers, ice and bananas will be your best friends until then. xD

Answer 5

I got my braces a little more than a year ago. The day I got them they hurt so bad! They hurt for about a week sometimes more. Sorry!

Answer 6

mine hurt for 3-4 days but i took advil and that really helped

Answer 7

it took me about 2 days.

Answer 8

2 to 3 days

Answer 9

hmm for me...about 2-3 weeks...dont worry the beginning is just the hardest out of the process

Answer 10

4-5 days.

Answer 11

It took me about 2 days, maybe 3 at most.

Man, I'm so glad those days are over.

Answer 12

It usally takes 6yrs. I am not a dentist, but I stayed at a holiday inn express last night..

Answer 13

1 or 2 weeks for me

Answer 14

If this is your first time getting braces. It's going to hurt for a week. I'd suggest soup but if you're really that desperate then go for the chewing food such as burgers, hot dogs, etc.

But when you do chew food, chew slowly cause if you chew to fast you're teeth is going to hurt like a *****.