- It is Xmas time, and a lot of fantastic food is around which attracts you sens.
- However, there are some kinds of food you have to avoid when you have Braces.
- Foods to completely avoid with braces include:
- nuts
- popcorn
- ice
- chewing gum
- hard candy
- chewy candy
- pizza crust
- bagels and other hard rolls
- crunchy vegetables and fruits
- hard crackers
- pretzels
- chips
- Limit the consumption of sugary foods and drinks while having braces. When sugar mixes with saliva, it creates a sticky film (plaque) that coats the teeth.
- Brushing can remove plaque, but that becomes harder to do with braces. And if you’re unable to remove this sticky film, there’s a risk of tooth decay.
- Be mindful that braces are sensitive to damage, so you’ll need to avoid certain foods for as long as you have braces.
- These include sticky and hard foods that can damage the wires or bands, or cause a bracket to separate from a tooth.
- What can we do to make you smile?