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| 2001 Corona Road Suite 301 = Columbia MO = 65203 = (573) 446-8000 |
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Avoid certain foods with orthodontic braces
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| = | Apples (don't bite into a whole one! Cut it into wedges first.) |
| = | Bubble gum (some orthodontists allow sugarless gum, but check with yours for approval) |
| = | Candy (caramels, taffy, nut brittles, fruit-flavored chewy candies, gummi anything!) |
| = | Carrots (avoid sticks, cut into thin curls) |
| = | Corn on the cob (remove the kernels from the cob, then enjoy!) |
| = | Corn chips/crisp tacos |
| = | Hard foods (they're tough on braces, causing bending and breaking) |
| = | Ice (no crunching!) |
| = | Lemon juice/lemons (pure lemon juice is very hard on your tooth enamel) |
| = | Nuts |
| = | Pizza crust/crusty breads (outer edges) |
| = | Popcorn |
| = | Pretzels (the large, hard varieties) |
| = | Sticky foods (can bend wires and pull off brackets) |
| = | Sugary foods (avoid these as much as possible; if you do eat them, brush your teeth within minutes or as soon as possible, or at least rinse your mouth with water) |
For more information about how we at Show Me Smiles can help you with dental braces, call us at (573) 446-8000, we will be happy to talk with you.
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Smiles Jay B. Reese, DDS, PC is a practice of General Dentistry. This
provider is not a specialist in Orthodontics (braces), Endodontics (root
canals), Periodontics (gum therapy or surgery), Oral Surgery (extractions),
or Prosthodontics (crowns, bridges, full or partial dentures).
Bleaching, cosmetic dentistry, implantology, implant dentistry, and
temporomandibular joint (TMJ) therapy are non-specialty interest areas that
require no specific educational training to advertise these services.
Conscious sedation is taught as a part of post-graduate residency programs
approved by the American Dental Association. Dr. Reese has not completed an
American Dental Association approved residency program in which conscious
sedation is taught.
You can eat just about anything, but there are some exceptions. Getting used to braces also usually means making a few adjustments in your eating habits. This is because some food might damage your braces or cause problems for your teeth. Here's a list of items to avoid (or some ways they can still be enjoyed with caution):