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 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 |
French bread crust/rolls |
Corn on the cob |
Apples (unless
cut into small pieces) |
Starburst |
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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