Foods that cannot be cleaned off the braces may lead to discoloration and decay of your teeth. Braces and appliances can easily be damaged by eating the wrong foods - which may extend treatment time.
NO GUM IS PREFERRED, IF YOU MUST: PLEASE USE SUGARLESS GUM FOR DENTAL WORK
NO STICKY FOODS
CARAMELS * SUGAR DADDIES * STARBURSTS * CARAMEL APPLES * SUGAR BABIES * LICORICE * TOFFEE * NOW OR LATERS * TOOTSIE ROLLS * GUMMY BEARS * JERKY
CAUTIONS WITH
NUTS * POPCORN * HARD CANDY * BAGELS * APPLES * CARROTS * (COOKED OR CUT INTO SMALL PIECES IS BEST) * PIZZA CRUSTS * HARD PRETZELS * CORN MUST COME OFF THE COB * DORITOS * MEAT ON BONES
MINIMIZE SUGAR INTAKE
CANDY * COOKIES * CAKE * ICE CREAM * FOODS WITH SUGAR * PIE * DRINKS WITH SUGAR
AVOID CHEWING ON PENS, PENCILS, FINGERNAILS, ICE OR OTHER HARD OBJECTS
