A toothache can make even your favorite foods miserable, and some choices can make the pain feel even worse. This countdown compares 10 foods to avoid when your teeth are sore with 10 gentler alternatives. From popcorn, caramel, soda, spicy foods, citrus, chips, ice cream, and hot coffee to softer options like chicken noodle soup, yogurt, bananas, oatmeal, scrambled eggs, smoothies, mashed potatoes, cooked vegetables, tofu, and mac and cheese, this list focuses on foods that are easier to handle when chewing hurts. We will look at why crunchy, sticky, acidic, sugary, extremely hot, and cold foods can aggravate sensitive teeth and why softer choices may feel more comfortable. This is general information, so persistent or severe tooth pain should be checked by a dentist. Watch until the end and tell us which soft food you reach for first.