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Foods
To Avoid
 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 Sticky Foods to Avoid
- Gum (sugar-free or regular)
- Licorice
- Sugar Daddies
- Toffee
- Tootsie Rolls
- Caramels
- Starburst
Examples of Hard Foods to Avoid
- Ice
- Nuts
- Hard taco shells
- Bagels
- French bread crust/rolls
- Corn on the cob
- Apples and carrots (unless cut into small
pieces)
- Bagels
- Chips
- Jolly Ranchers
- Pizza crust
- Uncooked carrots (unless cut)
Minimize Sugary Foods like
- Cake
- Ice Cream
- Cookies
- Pie
- Candy
Only Once a Day:
- Soda
- Sweetened tea
- Gatorade
- Kool-Aid
- Drinks with sugar
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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