Foods To Avoid While Wearing Orthodontic Braces...
 

You can eat just about anything, but there are some exceptions.  At Dennis J Carmody DDS, we feel that 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 Dennis J Carmody DDS can help you with dental braces, call us at (877) 639-8920, we will be happy to talk with you.