Updated 20 April 2020 at 14:29 IST
Food to avoid for people wearing braces to avoid any potential damage to your teeth
Food to avoid for people wearing braces in order to ensure that the braces and teeth are safe and are also healthy throughout the whole process. Read to know.
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Choosing the right food when you have braces can be tricky. The braces often restrict the consumption of certain types of food items. Your dentist may provide you with detailed information about the things you must consume and the items you should avoid. The reason certain foods go off-limits when one uses braces is that the food can get stuck and later damage the teeth entirely. Hence are certain items you should avoid if you have braces.
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Food to avoid for people wearing braces
If you have just got your braces on, there are a number of food items that you will have to give up. These may include some of your favourites as well; however, the braces are for your better good. Hence, sacrificing these items will be fruitful in the long run. However, you will be able to eat these food items later on once your teeth are in alignment and after you consult your dentist.
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- ice cream
- thick rolls or bread
- thicker cuts of meats
- spicy food items
- citrus food items
Foods to completely avoid for people wearing braces
Apart from the above items, here is a list of foods you must completely avoid at all times regardless of how long you have worn the braces for. These items include food that can directly or indirectly damage your braces or your teeth. These have a tendency of being sticky and hard which require a lot of work, hence to avoid the tension among the teeth you must avoid these foods.
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- popcorn
- nuts
- ice
- chewing gum
- hard candy
- chewy candy
- pizza crust
- bagels and other hard rolls
- crunchy vegetables and fruits
- hard crackers
- pretzels
- chips
DISCLAIMER | The content provided above is for information purposes only. It is not at all intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health providers with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
Published By : Gladwin Menezes
Published On: 20 April 2020 at 14:29 IST