Ahhhhh ... the first days of braces. We use a lot of soy protein powder. Milk shakes (or soy shakes for my milk allergic son) protein powder laden pancakes ... anything liquid we can add powder to, we've done it. It does get better. BTW Brians teeth hurt for about a day after each ortho appt where they tighten the wires. Of course my bank account hurts every month when I pay that monthly bill. and then there's steven and matthew to get through all this.. ACK!