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Try mashed potatoes, yogurt, soup or pretty much any food you do not have to chew. If food does get stuck in the expander, just wash it out with water. If you eat the right foods, no. Hard foods, such as chips, cookies, and such may be difficult since they put pressure on your teeth as you try to bite into them.
Regarding this, what can I eat with an expander?
Include lots of fruits and vegetables, along with meat, milk and whole grain bread. Do not eat sticky or chewy foods such as gum, taffy, caramels or licorice. Do not eat hard foods like ice, nuts or popcorn. Whole raw carrots, celery and apples should be cut into bite-size pieces.
what foods to avoid if you have an expander?
Chewy or sticky candy like chewing gum, taffy, licorice, and caramels should be avoided. Hard and crunchy foods like popcorn, nuts, and ice are also not recommended with a palate expander.
Until you become accustomed to eating with your new expanders, you may find it beneficial to follow a diet consisting of all soft foods. Initially, the expanders may make the roof of your mouth feel “full,” which can lead to concern about speech and swallowing. Rest assured that the “full” sensation is normal.