I just got braces yesterday and my teeth are aching. The orthodontist said I could eat foods like sandwiches, steamed veggies, just plain soft foods. But my teeth really hurt to the point I don't want to chew or talk. I'm gonna have to chew at some point. My mom wants me to eat some pizza sandwiches tonight and I don't know if I can. Swallowing foods like pudding is ok and doesn't bother me but chewing foods does. What should I do? Should I wait to eat chewable foods? Or should I eat and try to break the pain away or something. My mom thinks I should chew to get my teeth to break in. Idk all I know is I hate chewing. But I'm willing to try if it will go away quicker.