Foods to Avoid / Enjoy

Foods to Avoid

As a general rule, if foods are hard or sticky and can knock braces loose, they should be avoided.  Also avoid chewing on foreign objects such as pens, pencils, fingernails and straws.

• Ice - the ultimate brace destroyer!
• Hard candies such as Jolly Ranchers, hard peppermints, Blow Pops, etc.
• Sticky, chewy candies such as Starburst, Now-N-Later, Tootsie Roll, Skittles, etc.
• Chewy snacks such as Power Bars and Rice Krispy Treats.
• Tough breads such as thick pizza crust, bagels, hard rolls, etc.
• Hard snacks such as thick tortilla chips, pretzels, nuts, etc.
• Popcorn... The hulls get under your braces and cause gum infections.

Foods to Enjoy

Most foods can be enjoyed while wearing braces, but some may need to be cut into smaller pieces prior to eating.

• Apples, carrots and celery can be enjoyed, but should be cut into bite sized pieces and   eaten with care.
• Chewing gum
• Soft candies such as chocolate
• Ice cream and yogurt

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