Foods that cannot be cleaned off the braces may lead to discoloration and decay of your teeth. Braces and wires are fragile and are usually damaged by eating the wrong foods, thus prolonging treatment.

Avoid the Following Foods:

Gum or sticky foods: caramels, licorice, gummy bears, Tootsie Rolls®, Starburst, etc.

Hard foods: nuts, pizza crust, bagels, hard candy, apples & carrots (unless cut into small pieces).

Minimize Sugar Intake:

Eat much less: candy, cookies, cake, pie, ice cream, foods with sugar.

Drink much less: pop, drinks with sugar.

Avoid Chewing on Pens, Pencils, Fingernails !!