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Hard Foods to Avoid during an Orthodontic Treatment in New York

Foods to Avoid

For most situations, common sense will tell you what to avoid. Hard foods, sticky foods and foods high in sugar must be avoided. Hard foods can break or damage wires and brackets. Sticky foods can get caught between brackets and wires. Minimize sugary foods; they cause tooth decay and related problems. Nail biting, pencil and pen chewing and chewing on foreign objects should be avoided.

It's important to regularly check your braces for bent or loose wires and brackets. In the event of a loose/broken wire or bracket, call our office immediately to arrange an appointment for repair.

Sticky Foods to Avoid in orthodontic treatment

Examples of Sticky Foods to Avoid:

  • Gum (sugar-free or regular)
  • Licorice
  • Sugar Daddies
  • Toffee
  • Tootsie Rolls
  • Caramels
  • Starburst
Hard foods that can break or damage Clear Braces - needs to be Avoided during an Orthodontic Treatment in New York

Examples of Hard Foods to Avoid:

  • Ice
  • Nuts
  • Corn on the cob
  • Apples and carrots (unless cut into small pieces)
  • Jolly Ranchers
  • Uncooked carrots (unless cut)
Sugary Foods to Minimize in orthodontic treatment

Minimize Sugary Foods like:

  • Cake
  • Ice Cream
  • Cookies
  • Pie
  • Candy
Food that can be taken Only Once a Day in orthodontic treatment

Only Once a Day:

  • Soda
  • Sweetened tea
  • Gatorade
  • Kool-Aid
  • Drinks with sugar