FOODS TO AVOID
Jaw movement and food chewing can loosen braces. Braces are a precision appliance and there are certain foods you should avoid. Check out the Foods that are OK list for the Dingus & Rivoli Orthodontics food recommendations and helpful hints.
Watch the hard stuff! Hard foods can bend wires, or break brackets and tubes.
- Popcorn
- Nuts
- Peanut brittle
- Ice
- Hard candy
- Hard chips
- Candied apples
- Hard rolls
Watch the soft stuff! Sticky foods can pull the cement loose on the bands, bend wires and springs.
- Gum
- Milk Duds
- Taffy & caramels
- Gummy Bears
- Fruit Roll-ups
- Starbursts
No way! Cavities and decay are not so sweet. Avoid the drill team!
- Candy
- Soft drinks
- Chewy, gooey sugary stuff
Don't even think about it! You crack me up!
- Biting your fingernails
- Chewing on pencils or pens
- Opening or prying things with your teeth
Dingus & Rivoli Orthodontics is dedicated to your comfort. Please see Common Problems for information about broken or loose braces.
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