There are certain foods that should be avoided as they can damage your child's braces or appliances, causing discomfort and delaying treatment.
Your child should avoid hard or sticky food. Also avoid foods that can get stuck in your appliance, and excessive sweets. Examples of foods to avoid include:
* Pizza crust, pretzels
* Ice
* Caramel, candy, bubble gum
* Hard rolls
* Nuts
* Beef Jerky
* Popcorns
* Raw carrots, apples & corn on the cob (cut into small pieces instead)
* Doritos, Tacos, Tostitos, Cheetos, & other foods that ball up in your mouth..
* Soda (very sugary)
* It's not a food but - chewing on pens, pencils or other non-food products
Unique Orthodontics with Dr. I John Bayrakdarian, D.M.D. Your Clovis and Fresno Orthodontist specializing in Braces, Invisalign, and Damon Braces for Children and Adults.
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