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Cheryl A Widdis DDS

450 Sutter Street Suite 2021 = San Francisco CA = 94108 = (415) 981-4960
 

Avoid certain foods with dental braces
 

You can eat just about anything, but there are some exceptions. 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
= 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 Cheryl A Widdis DDS can help you with dental braces, call us at (415) 981-4960, we will be happy to talk with you.

 

 

 


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