It can be a difficult challenge when eating with braces, especially when it comes to giving up certain foods that are not ideal for eating while wearing braces.
In order to make this adjustment easier, Beauty Smile Orthodontics has some suggestions on what to eat, and what not to eat while wearing braces:
Eat This:
- Hard and crunchy foods. Avoid eating things like popcorn, chips, nuts, and hard candy.
- Chewy and sticky foods. Avoid eating things like taffy, gum, licorice, fruit snacks, and gummies.
- Foods that require biting into. Avoid eating things like apples and corn on the cob.
Not That:
- Dairy Products- yogurt, milk shakes, pudding, and soft cheeses
- Soft Grains- pasta, rice, soft breads, tortillas, pancakes, pita bread, and muffins
- Soft Fruits and Vegetables- applesauce, bananas, kiwi, zucchini, peppers, mashed potatoes, and steamed vegetables
- Meats and Seafood- salmon, tuna, ground beef, deli meat, and soft chicken
- Snack Foods- ice cream, Jell-O, crackers, smoothies, hummus, and soft pretzels
Eating the wrong foods can jeopardize the effectiveness of their treatment. In the event that you have any questions or concerns about what you should or shouldn’t eat, be sure to contact Beauty Smile Orthodontics before making the decision to eat something that may not be allowed.
Beauty Smile Orthodontics specializes in braces for adults and children alike. Contact us to get started on your brighter smile, for a brighter future today.