How long til I eat normally?

Question

I just got my braces yesterday, and I'm having trouble eating food.

Even soft food hurts, well the fruit that are in the yogurt.

My ortho gave me this tool to help eat normally.

Its like the shape of a U and I put it in my mouth and chew for 15 minutes.

How long do I use this?

Answer 1

Haha. i remember getting my braces and trying to eat sushi, i couldn't feel my mouth and the food kept dropping out LOL.

You have to use that until it stops hurting, what i found really good was mashng up food and swallowing without chewing.. Like a baby :D

Answer 2

you probably have to use it until you can chew without pain