This list isn\u2019t exhaustive, and if you\u2019re on the fence about a food, you can always reach out to us for guidance! While we\u2019re always glad to see our patients, we understand you have busy schedules, so we don\u2019t want you to have to come in more often than is necessary to provide you with the best treatment possible!<\/p>\n
Sticky or Chewy Foods<\/h3>\n
Another category of food that commonly causes problems for braces are foods that have you chewing a lot. This can be sticky substances or foods that are simply thick and bready. The risk with these foods is that they can bend wires or also even pop off your brackets as you work through the tougher effort of chewing them into safe-to-swallow pieces.<\/p>\n
Sticky candy is especially problematic, because it will physically pull at your brackets as you eat it. Some examples of food in this category are:<\/p>\n
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- Taffy<\/li>\n
- Gummy Candies<\/li>\n
- Bagels<\/li>\n
- Beef Jerky<\/li>\n
- Soft Pretzels<\/li>\n
- Gum<\/li>\n
- Thick Pizza Crusts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Is It True You Shouldn\u2019t Chew on Ice with Braces?<\/h2>\n
Yes! While you may think of ice as harmless, it\u2019s harder and crunchier than most foods you would otherwise eat. This makes it just as problematic as other hard foods for your brackets and wires.<\/p>\n
In fact, chewing on ice is bad for your teeth even if you don\u2019t have braces! Ice cubes are generally pretty tough to break through, which puts a lot of pressure on your teeth. The harder the ice, the most likely you are to do damage to your teeth like cracking or chipping them.<\/p>\n
There\u2019s nothing wrong with thin bits of ice, but if it\u2019s in chips or cubes, you should avoid chewing on it whether you have braces or not.<\/p>\n
Avoid biting into hard foods with your front teeth. You can still enjoy these types of foods by simply cutting them into small pieces and chewing with your back teeth. It\u2019s also important to brush your teeth after every meal.<\/p>\n
Foods That Are Okay to Eat with Braces<\/h2>\n
Although there are foods to avoid with braces, soft foods are much easier on the hardware in your mouth. Be sure that what you\u2019re eating constitutes a healthy, nutritious diet! Here are some examples of foods that are okay to eat:<\/p>\n
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- Bananas<\/li>\n
- Cheese<\/li>\n
- Applesauce<\/li>\n
- Pasta (mac and cheese!)<\/li>\n
- Mashed potatoes<\/li>\n
- Tuna<\/li>\n
- Meatloaf<\/li>\n
- Melons<\/li>\n
- Yogurt<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Cooking Your Vegetables<\/h2>\n
You may be wondering what the deal is with vegetables. After all, they\u2019re often hard and crunchy like carrots. You can still eat them \u2013 the one caveat is that you should be cooking them first. Cooked vegetables are generally softer and easier to eat than their raw state. But even with these foods, you should consider cutting them into smaller, bite-sized pieces to avoid any potential issue.<\/p>\n
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