I just got braces.

The only awkward part I remember was that it hurt like hell the first day/night. If I hit my teeth together, a jolt of pain would shoot through my whole body. The pain also woke me up the first night.

Other than that, just eat like normal, taking care to avoid "hard" foods, or eating them carefully. (Like candy)

This. Entirely.

I only had trouble the first night or three, and then I ate pretty much anything I damn well pleased. (aside from super hard pomegranate)