Eating with Braces

To take care of your braces and to avoid damage, which could extend treatment time, avoid foods that are hard, crunchy, or sticky.  For the first few days after getting your braces or having an adjustment, eating soft foods will be the easiest and most comfortable to eat.  In general, avoiding foods known to break brackets help to ensure the best and quickest treatment with less office visits.  Limit sugary foods and drinks to avoid decay. Cut your food into bite-sized pieces and cut meat off the bone or corn off the cob.

Foods to Avoid

• Hard Foods - Hard Breads, Apples, Carrots, Ice, Nuts,

• Sticky Foods - Gum, Caramels, Taffy, Granola Bars 

• Crunchy Foods - Popcorn, Tortilla chips, Pretzels, Seeds 

• Tough Foods - Pizza Crust, Bagels, Steak, Meat on a Bone