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leos19571 asked in HealthDental · 8 years ago

I have a toothache what food can i eat?

I have a bad toothache what sort of soft food can i eat without chewing too much, till i get to a dentist (they r quite expensive where i live)

Update:

Im also a diabetic

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  • Anonymous
    5 years ago

    Nutritionally, noodles, fries, cookies and chocolates are JUNK!! So stop trying to serve him that garbage. Cook things a little softer at first - a pressure cooker would be great for this, as it retains nutrients. Only serve what you want him to eat and cut back on liquids other than water. When first staring you might want to give him one PediaSure a day so he's getting vitamins -- but don't use it as a meal replacement, use it as a supplement only (like a mid-afternoon snack after his nap). When he's hungry enough, he'll eat. Then gradually cook the foods to a more firm texture so he doesn't notice too much difference. The suggestion to use toothbrushing as a way to reinforce him is good, too. Remind him as you brush that it makes his teeth stronger, so he won't have to go through that again. Brush his teeth after every meal so he gets into that habit. Talk to him now about baby teeth and grown-up teeth so when they start to fall out in a few years he won't freak out again. Just let him know that keeping the baby teeth clean and strong helps his grown-up teeth get stronger- don't talk about the baby teeth falling out just yet, wait until he seems to be over the tooth extraction, or if you see an older child with a missing tooth then answer his questions in a matter-of-fact manner but don't elaborate. As with all discipline, the key is sticking with it -- let him pitch a fit. He's 3 and you're the parent. if you start a pattern of letting him manipulate you now, it will only get worse over time. Be consistent with all your discipline or else it doesn't work. Children can't express it, but they do want limits, they do want to know what to expect from you, and to have a sense that you are in control. Also be generous with your love, affection and positive reinforcement. But be sincere, too -- kids know when you're forcing it. A NON-food reward system, like a sticker chart and when he has eaten ten full meals he gets to rent a video or something like that.

  • Kazb
    Lv 5
    8 years ago

    Soup, jelly, vitamised food, shakes (fruit/vege), stews, baked beans, weetbix (soggy of course), porrige, yoghurt. I heard that if you put a whole clove in your tooth (which aches), it solves the ache? Never tried it though.

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