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Got my braces readjusted and my mouth is sore, my friend insists you can chew and eat normally, and that the soreness isnt an indication youre harming yourself. i think he is wrong, who is right?
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I am not a dentist but I had braces for two years . Whenever braces adjusted I had soreness. No problem with eating
Answered 2/11/2023
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I agree with your friend. Eat soft foods until the soreness resolves.
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