LIFE WITH BRACES

Is Better Than You Think

Now that you have your braces, how do you take care of them? It’s important for you to know how to properly take care of your braces throughout your entire orthodontic treatment. We put together this page just for that reason. below you will find great tips far taking care of your braces as well as what foods you should avoid and what is ok. Remember, we are always available if you have questions or concerns!

Helpful Tips

We recommend you use a soft bristled tooth brush with a small head. Electric and sonic tooth brushes are also acceptable.
Brush your teeth after meals and snacks.
If you have eaten while away from home, use your interdental brush to dislodge any food that may get caught around your braces.
Rinsing with water is another way to dislodge food from your braces, and to keep sugar from sitting on your teeth.
Floss your teeth at least once a day.
We recommend that you have a check up with your dentist every 6 months.

Eating With Braces

Is Actually Easy

Don’t worry, you’ll be eating popcorn and snacking on potato chips again in no time! However, before you can start enjoying some of the treats you love, you will need to take special care to avoid any foods that could damage your new appliances.

FOODS YOU CAN EAT WITH BRACES

Grains — pasta, soft cooked rice
Seafood — tuna, salmon, crab cakes
Dairy — soft cheese, pudding, milk-based drinks
Breads — soft tortillas, pancakes, mufﬁns without nuts
Fruits — applesauce, bananas, sliced fruit, most berries (but watch out for seeds)
Meats/poultry — soft cooked chicken, meatballs, lunch meats
Vegetables — mashed potatoes, steamed spinach, beans

FOOD TO AVOID WITH BRACES

Chewy foods — bagels, licorice
Crunchy foods — popcorn, chips, ice
Sticky foods — caramel candies, chewing gum (sugar-free gum is okay)
Foods you have to bite into — corn on the cob, apples, carrots
Hard foods — nuts, hard candies