Foods to Avoid

(including, but not limited to)  

Sticky and Chewy Foods such as: 
  • Gum
  • Caramels
  • Taffy
  • Toffee
  • Starburst
  • Gummy Bears
  • Skittles
  • Tootsie Rolls
  • Licorice
  • Bagels 

Hard and Crunchy foods such as: 

  • Hard Pretzels
  • Corn and Tortilla Chips
  • Nuts
  • Hard Candy
  • Ice Cubes
  • Hard Crusted Rolls/Bread
  • Pizza Crust
  • Corn on the Cob
  • Whole Apples
  • Whole Carrots
  • Popcorn

Minimize Sugary Foods: 

  • Candy
  • Ice cream
  • Cookies
  • Cakes, pies and other pastries
  • Soda, high sugar juices, fruit punch
  • Maple syrup and honey 

You should also avoid chewing on hard things such as ice, pens, pencils or fingernails, since these can damage the braces. Broken appliances will extend the time in treatment.

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