Foods to avoid while in orthodontic treatment
Foods that are chewy, sticky and crunchy will cause damage to your braces or appliance. Please avoid these foods that may cause damage and those that are high in sugar. Fixing and replacing broken parts will lengthen your treatment time.
Hard Foods to Avoid
Hard Candy, Chips, Popcorn, Pizza Crust, Bagels, Ice, etc...
Chewy and Sticky Foods to Avoid
Gum, Taffy, Caramel, Chocolate, etc...
Fruits and Vegetables should be cooked or cut into small pieces.
Please use common sense when choosing foods and avoid chewing on pens, pencils, etc...
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