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Foods To Avoid While Wearing Orthodontic Braces...
 

You can eat just about anything, but there are some exceptions.  At Stanley H Asensio DMD, we feel that getting used to braces also usually means making a few adjustments in your eating habits. This is because some food might damage your braces or cause problems for your teeth. Here's a list of items to avoid (or some ways they can still be enjoyed with caution):
 
Apples (don't bite into a whole one! Cut it into wedges first.)
Bubble gum (some orthodontists allow sugarless gum, but check with yours for approval)
Candy (caramels, taffy, nut brittles, fruit-flavored chewy candies, gummi anything!)
Carrots (avoid sticks, cut into thin curls)
Corn on the cob (remove the kernels from the cob, then enjoy!)
Corn chips/crisp tacos hard foods (they're tough on braces, causing bending and breaking)
Ice (no crunching!)
Lemon juice/lemons (pure lemon juice is very hard on your tooth enamel)
Nuts, pizza crust/crusty breads (outer edges)
Popcorn or pretzels (the large, hard varieties)
Sticky foods (can bend wires and pull off brackets)
Sugary foods (avoid these as much as possible; if you do eat them, brush your teeth within minutes or as soon as possible, or at least rinse your mouth with water)


For more information about how we at Stanley H Asensio DMD can help you with dental braces, call us at (888) 893-3441, we will be happy to talk with you.


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