Foods you CAN eat
with braces

• Dairy products, such as soft cheese, pudding and milk-based drinks
• Breads, such as soft tortillas, pancakes, and muffins without nuts. Try to avoid muffins with seeds though as these can get stuck in your braces.
• Grains, such as pasta and soft cooked rice
• Meats/poultry, such as soft cooked chicken, meatballs and lunch meats
• Seafood, such as tuna, salmon, and tuna rissoles
• Vegetables, such as mashed potatoes, steamed spinach and beans
• Fruits, such as applesauce, bananas, sliced fruit, and most berries (but watch out for seeds)
• Treats, such as ice cream without nuts, milkshakes, jelly and cake