As mentioned in a previous blog post, it’s important to properly care for your braces to avoid harming your appliances and lengthening your treatment time. In maintaining your braces, there is a variety of foods you must refrain from eating that can damage wires and brackets, in addition to harming your teeth. Let the staff at Trapnell Orthodontics fill you in on some friendly foods for your braces.
As your premier orthodontic office in Utah County, Trapnell Orthodontics know the difficulty of avoiding harmful foods with braces. However, we care about our patients and their teeth, so we want to provide you with a list of foods you can still enjoy while receiving treatment. First, let’s take a minute to remember what you shouldn’t eat.
A Refresher: What to Avoid
Unfortunately, many of the foods you should refrain from eating with braces are delicious. From tasty snacks like chips and nuts to chewy foods like beef jerky and bagels, some of our favorite foods can’t be eaten in the presence of braces. Here are some foods you should remember to avoid:
- Taffy
- Caramel
- Licorice
- Popcorn
- Corn on the cob
Brace-Friendly Foods
Now, we know the many foods and treats you shouldn’t eat throughout orthodontic treatment, but there are plenty of other great snacks and dishes you can still enjoy. From soft and warm muffins to buttery pasta, most foods can still be eaten. Take a look at some of our favorite things to eat with braces:
- Soft cheeses
- Yogurt
- Nectarines
- Soft-cooked chicken
- Boneless fish
- Crab
- Pancakes
As you can see, there’s a plethora of tasty treats and delectable dishes to feast on when you have braces. Do yourself a favor and stick to some of these delicious foods when you have braces. It will save your time and teeth in the long run.
Don’t Forget to Keep Teeth Clean
Regardless of what you eat with braces, it is always important to keep them clean and free of food debris. Brushing and flossing multiple times a day is necessary in protecting your braces from damage.
For more information about braces and the rest of our orthodontic services, you can view our blog here. If you yearn for straight teeth, contact Trapnell Orthodontics in Utah County today. We proudly serve patients in Provo, Payson, Springville, and Spanish Fork.
