Who doesn’t love popcorn? And pizza crust….? We’re its number one fans. Unfortunately, the foods listed below can destroy your braces, set you back in your orthodontic treatment, and potentially cost more money for repairs if consumed to excess. Help us help you by paying particular attention to these orthodontic enemies.
Foods To Avoid:
- Ice
- Popcorn
- Hard candy
- Nuts
- Granola bars
- Pretzels
- Caramels
- Dried fruit
- Do not suck on lemons or limes
- Raw vegetables & apples should be steamed or cut
- Pizza crust & hard breads (i.e., french bread and bagels should be broken & eaten in small pieces)
- Corn (should be cut off the cob)
Bad Habits to Avoid:
- Nail biting
- Picking at your wires
- Unnatural tongue thrusting
- Chewing on pencils
- Thumb sucking
