In general, hard foods, sticky foods, and sugary foods are best to be avoided. If you ever need clarification on what food items are considered OK to eat or you have any questions about your treatment, please contact our office and we will be happy to answer any questions that you may have.
Foods To Avoid
Thank you for choosing Legendary Smiles Orthodontics for your orthodontic care. The doctors at Legendary Smiles and their team have developed a list of foods to avoid while going through orthodontic treatments. For the most part, we recommend avoiding these foods because they can cause damage to your braces and/or your teeth.
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Hard Foods To Avoid
- Ice
- Nuts Of Any Kind
- Hard Taco Shells
- Hard Or Crusty Bread
- Corn On The Cob
- Whole Apples Or Carrots
- Pizza Crust
Sticky Foods To Avoid
- Gum (sugar-free or regular)
- Air Heads
- Carmel
- Toffee
- Taffy
Sugary Foods To Limit:
- Coca Cola, Soda, & Sports Drinks
- Candy
- Cotton Candy
- Sweet Desserts (cake, brownies, cookies)
- Sugary Juices
- Kool-Aid
The foods listed above are merely a guideline and there are many more foods that could be added to this list. Always try to use your best judgment when choosing the foods to eat while going through orthodontic treatment and remember that smaller bites are typically better.
