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FOODS THAT ARE OK

If you wear braces or other appliance, you need to give your teeth a little break from heavy chewing. So what's left to eat besides Jell-O? Plenty my friend. Check-out this great list of suggestions. Many foods are adaptable to a brace-friendly diet, so use your culinary creativity.



Remember these words: Chop, cook, mash, blend

  • Chop food into smaller pieces.
  • Cook long enough to soften.
  • Mash or puree by using a blender or food processor

Helpful hints:

  • Corn on the cob: cut the corn from the cob
  • Carrots, celery: cut into small pieces
  • Apples: cut into pieces
  • Meats: cook until very tender, cut into small pieces
  • Many canned fruits and vegetables are relatively soft


Brace-friendly suggestions:

  • Eggs
  • Cheese
  • Cottage cheese
  • Tuna
  • Grilled cheese
  • Sloppy joes
  • Instant Breakfast
  • Mashed potatoes
  • Pasta
  • Chicken a la king
  • Cooked vegetables
  • Apple sauce
  • Pineapple
  • Bananas
  • Watermelon


Check out Foods to Avoid for the stuff that's not so great for your braces or your teeth. Dingus & Rivoli Orthodontics is dedicated to your good nutrition. Ask us about any specific dietary concerns.


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