Orthodontic brackets and wires can be fragile and easily damaged by eating hard and sticky foods. If you damage your braces or any part of your appliance becomes loose between visits, please call our office.
| AVOID STICKY FOODS |
Caramels
Caramel Apples
Sugar Daddy
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Sugar Babies
Gummy Bears
Licorice
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Toffee
Tootsie Rolls
Gum
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| AVOID HARD FOODS |
Nuts
Hard Pretzels
Ice
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Hard Candy
Jerky
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LIMIT FOODS HIGH IN SUGAR CONTENT
BRUSH AFTER EVERY MEAL OR SNACK
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Soda Pop(diet ok)
Candy
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Energy or Sport Drinks |
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| YOU MIGHT WANT TO CUT UP … |
Apples
Bagels |
Corn on the Cob |
Steak |
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| AVOID CHEWING |
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