For most situations, common sense will tell you what to avoid. Hard foods, sticky foods and foods high in sugar must be avoided. Hard foods can break or damage wires and brackets. Sticky foods can get caught between brackets and wires. Minimize sugary foods; they cause tooth decay and related problems. Nail biting, pencil and pen chewing, and chewing on foreign objects should be avoided.
 

Examples of Hard Foods to Avoid
Ice
Nuts
Hard taco shells
Bagels
French bread crust/rolls
Corn on the cob
Raw Apples and carrots (unless cut into small pieces)
Bagels
Chips
Jolly Ranchers
Pizza crust

 

Examples of Sticky Foods to Avoid

Licorice

Gum (Sugar Free or regular)

Sugar Daddies

Toffee

Tootsie Rolls

Caramels

Starburst

Minimize Sugary Foods like
Cake
Ice Cream
Soft Cookies

Liquids To Avoid Or Limit To Only Once A Day:

Kool-Aid, Gatorade, Sweetened Tea

                                NO SOFT DRINKS OF ANY KIND                            

(Due to the acids found in all soft drinks that attack the enamel of the tooth causing further dental problems.)

It’s important to regularly check your braces for bent or loose wires and brackets. In the event of a loose/broken wire or bracket, call our office immediately to arrange an appointment for repair.

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