What Am I Not Allowed To Eat If I Have Braces?

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Jochabed V	u know what go and ask the dentist why ask me??????? Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Im always right	Magnets Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Ash	Gum, Ice, Chewy candy like starburst,reasons, ect....caramel, really hard stuff that could break your brackets. popcorn,....pretty much anything that can get stuck in your teeth is a big no no and like I said super hard candy and stuff that could break the brackets...so yea its not fun Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

SimpleGirl	i don't remember having a list of things i couldn't eat .... or maybe i just didn't care (!!!) maybe really sticky foods? it's a lot easier to cut food instead of biting into it, then you get food all in your grill ... yewwww. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

pauljreiter	You mean the orthodontist didn't tell you that you have to be on a liquid diet the entire time you have braces? I'd go buy a blender if I were you. Happy slurping! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Suffocating under words of sorow	Popcorn Apples hard candy chewy candy ice nothing cold (ice cream) peanut butter gum carrots Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

ohmysoymilk	Avoid eating candies such as Licorice, caramel, starburts... etc. And don't chew ice. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

notorious G	DO not eat sticky stuff.... Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

kk	u can eat what ever u want just be smart about it Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Capt. Omega	you can eat ALMOST anything if your careful just don't eat anything hard to eat when you just get the braces. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

I ask the questions round here..	gum and other chewy things. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

slushpile reader	why don't you ask your orthodontist? I remember mine specifically telling me a few things to avoid. Like soda & coffee (the acid can weaken the glue + they stain) caramel. Really hard foods, especially ice which is bad either way, but esp. so w/ braces as it can break your brackets. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Deluca - Anti Jonas FANS	Hmm not sure of any sites, but don't eat carmel apples. Your Orthodontist should have a list for you. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Jack T	Magnetized objects. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

EthioPrincess <3	this might be what ur looking for http://www.bracesbydrpowell.com/braces.html Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

♥less	Don't put just anything in your mouth. Some objects & foods can Loosen or break appliances. So think about these tips before you take a bite: Slice fresh vegetables, fruits & other hard-to-chew foods before eating them. Avoid hard foods like popcorn, nuts, or corn chips. Don’t chew on ice. Don’t eat sticky foods like gum, caramel, taffy & gummy candy. Cut down on sugary foods and soft drinks. If you do have them, brush your teeth right after. Don’t chew or bite objects such as pens, pencils, crayons & fingernails Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

achen	Your ortho should have given you a list. Ask about it next time you go in. My ortho told me I wasn't supposed to eat gum, hard candies(jolly ranchers, etc.), ice, soft candies(starbursts, etc), apples that haven't been sliced, etc. I found that sugar free gum is okay as long as you're careful. Just make sure the label specifically says "sugar free." Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

MacsAreMarvelous	Suggestions By Category Dairy •Smooth yogurt, or yogurt without a lot of chunks. You could also take chunky yogurt and puree it in a blender to break down the chunks. Also, try the new yogurt in a tube, available at most grocery stores. • Various soft cheeses, such as brie, cottage cheese, and thinly sliced Swiss, cheddar, harvarti, etc. •Milk-based drinks •Custard •Pudding Breads and Baked Goods •Any type of soft bread that does not have seeds, nuts, or pieces of whole grains. If you like whole-wheat bread, look for one that has a smooth texture. Tear off the crust if necessary. •Muffins without nuts or chunks •Corn bread, corn muffins •Soft cakes •Tortillas (corn and flour, microwaved or steamed until soft) •Pancakes •Saltine crackers and matzo are often soft enough to smoosh at the roof of your mouth with your tongue Grains •Couscous •Quinoa •Pasta •Noodles •Soft-cooked rice, risotto •Bulgur •Kasha •Farro wheat (cooked very soft like risotto) •Polenta •Matzo balls •Grits Meats and Poultry •Soft-cooked chicken •Bar-b-que type soft cooked meat •Meatloaf •Chicken salad •Thinly sliced lunch meats •Meatballs •Many meat recipes that you make in a crock pot or pressure cooker are very tender •Chicken nuggets cut into very small pieces Meat Alternatives •Tofu can be made in many ways and is always easy to eat. Seafood •Soft-cooked fish •Fish croquettes (salmon, tuna) •Fish loaf (tuna, salmon) •Tuna, salmon, or whitefish salad •Frozen flavored fish filets •Crab cakes •Fish sticks (non-crunchy, cut into small pieces) Soups •Look in your local grocery store for soups that either don't contain chunks, or have very mushy ingredients. Vegetables •Soft-cooked carrots, squash •Mashed potatoes •Potato pancakes •Smooshed potato •Cole slaw •Spinach or corn soufflé (Stouffer's makes a frozen one) •Fresh spinach, chard, kale, or other greens, cooked very soft or steamed and cut up. •Avocados, guacamole •Salsa (non-chunky) •Beans (mashed it necessary) •Hummus, various Middle Eastern dips Fruits •Mashed bananas •Applesauce •Baked apples •Fruit juice, juice smoothies (protein powder can be added) •Other ripe fruits that get mushy Treats •Ice cream without nuts or chunks, frozen yogurt, sorbet, sherbet, granita •Milkshakes, smoothies •Most cold drinks make your teeth feel better - iced tea, iced coffee, etc. But be careful not to inadvertently drink too much caffeine! •Soft cakes •Cheesecake that has been microwaved for 30 seconds to one minute (it gets a bit mushy and easier to eat) •Cream pies •Jell-O (gelatin) •Custard or flan •Pudding •Shakes and Bars •Protein shakes, Slim Fast, etc. •Zone Perfect Bars (when you can chew a little bit. These are the least chewy protein bars I've found so far, with a texture like Rice Krispy Treats). The first couple days after getting them tightened are the worse! :( Best of luck to you! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

->>sweet<<-	when i got my braces, the orthodontist gave me a list that included like 50 foods in it. i wasnt even allowed to eat chicken wings o_0 but the majour food u should avoid is anything chewy and sticky like starburst or jelly beans. anything like popcorn or carrots u can eat, just be careful Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

aldo	Here's a few sites that might be able to help you: http://www.greatsmiles.net/foods/foods.html http://www.archwired.com/3_-_go_on.htm In a nutshell: "It's a good idea not to eat foods that can damage or dislodge braces. Hard foods such as candy, raw carrots, corn on the cob, pretzels, nuts, popcorn and crushed ice are off limits. Sticky foods to avoid include caramel, taffy and gum. These foods can get stuck between teeth and gums or bend wires and knock bands or brackets loose. If this results in damage to braces, treatment may be extended." Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Liang C	i have braces and i know you cant eat gum(i do it anyway) caramels sugar daddies? starbursts Licorice toffee gummy bears jerky APPLES corn on the cob (take the kernels off with a knife) bagels These are just guidelines, you can eat most of the stuff if u brush ur teeth right after, dont suggest eating apple though. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

elizabeth	I know my sister had braces but when they recently put it on they said to only drink fluids for at least a day and then to avoid bubble gum, candy that could stick to your braces and drink a lot of fluids and try not to eat on hard stuff but only try. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

oliver n	1. Any sticky things like gum, tootsie rolls, candies, 2. Hard things you can break braces on ex. Ribs, chicken, You can eat it if you take it of the bone. 3. Pizza, i don't really understand that, i know crust may harm your wires, i'm just putting it here cause it was on the list i got when getting my braces (i still eat pizza anyways) 4. Lolypops, same thing as pizza, it was on the list, no idea how it can hurt you xD 5. Nuts, peanuts, etc. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Marvy	i kno ur not supposed to chew gum Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Bluejay	cut large fruit in smaller pieces (carrots, apples, etc), popcorn, corn on the cob, gum! AVOID! Hard candy, better to lick that to chew or bite. Hope that helped Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Mariana	Bagels and hard rolls they Loosen the brackets. Avoid Popcorn, Ribs, any kind of nuts or seeds. Don chew gum and no candy, and no drinking fizzy drinks like sodas. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

agoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo	1.Gum 2.Thick Steak 3. PopCorn(Be Careful) 4.IceCubes 5. Sticky Candy 6. Caramel Pretty much anything sticky that could get caught a casuse a bracket to come off or hard. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

m&m collector	EXAMPLES OF WHAT TO AVOID Ice....Definitely NO!! It totally destroys braces. Nuts Peanut brittle Hard pizza crust Corn on the cob Ribs Doritos, corn chips, hard tacos, cheetos, fritos and the like Popcorn Hard pretzels Hard rolls and bagels Raw carrots Bubble gum Carmel candy Beef jerky Suckers This is just a small list. Remember, nothing hard, sticky, or sweet! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No