Eating With Braces
Farley Orthodontics
Guidance for Eating With Braces
Eating with braces can be tricky, but Farley Orthodontics in The Woodlands, TX is here to help you succeed. Our team will guide you through the dietary changes needed to protect your braces and maintain good nutrition. We're committed to making your orthodontic journey as smooth as possible. Hard foods may bend your wires or loosen cements holding brackets in place; they could break the brackets or your teeth. Sticky foods are also problematic, risking damage to your appliances by bending wires and loosening cement.
We also discourage foods with high sugar contents while you are in treatment. If you do consume sugary foods, brush your teeth as soon as possible to avoid discoloration to your teeth or damage to the appliances. Even rinsing out your mouth with water can help.
Contact us for personalized advice on managing meals with braces. Read below for general tips and guidelines.
Foods to Avoid
- Bubble gum and taffy
- Nuts and popcorn
- Caramels
- Hard pizza crust
- Starburst, Skittles. and all hard candies
- Ice
Foods to Eat Carefully
- Raw fruits (cut into bite size)
- Raw vegetable (cut into bite size)
- Potato chips
- Corn on the cob (remove from cob)
- Ribs (remove from bone)
- Cold cereals
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Remember to always use your best judgment with the foods you consume, even if it's not on these lists. If something is sticky or crunchy and you're not sure, it's best to avoid eating it.
Learn more about what to eat with braces with the following video. Contact Farley Orthodontics today to learn more!
