Foods to Avoid During Orthodontic Treatment

Eating proper foods and minimizing sugar intake are essential during orthodontic treatment.  Your braces are precise appliances that can be damaged by eating hard foods.  Some soft and sticky foods can cause tooth decay and loosen or dislodge your braces.

HARD FOODS TO AVOID INCLUDE:

• Hard Candy
• Corn Chips
• Popcorn
• Jerky
• Ice
• Nuts
• Pizza Crust
• Corn on the Cob
• Jolly Ranchers

SOFT FOODS TO AVOID INCLUDE:

• Bubble Gum
• Gum
• Starbursts
• Sugar Daddies
• Tootsie Rolls
• Gummy Bears
• Caramels
• Taffy
• Other chewy candies

Use common sense when choosing food to put in your mouth and avoid chewing on hard objects such as pens and pencils.