Smart Eating for Braces Wearers

SMART BRACES EATING FOR DO EAT... DON'T EAT ... Fresh Fruit Candy Softer fruits are perfect on days when your teeth are sore Excess sugar is bad for the teeth Fruits like apples can be cut into slices for easier eating Sugar may get stuck around brackets Hard or sticky candy can damage braces Blend them up into a smoothie! Fresh Vegetables Рорсorn Veggies are a good source of vitamins and nutrition for healthy teeth Unpopped kernels may hurt teeth or wires Kernel husks can get lodged uncomfortably in teeth Harder vegetables can be cooked or cut into small slices Try rice cakes or other substitution snacks Steam veggies like broccoli, cauliflower, and carrots Dairy Наrd Foods Dairy provides calcium and protein for strong teeth and bones Hard, crunchy foods may bend wires and loosen bands Do not chew on ice Low-fat milk and yogurt are great at any time Avoid crusty bread, jerky, and bagels Try dairy alternatives if you are lactose intolerant Whole Grains Acidic Foods SODA Whole grains are a healthier choice Highly acidic foods are bad for than refined flours the teeth Stick with soft breads that won't Regular and diet sodas can harm enamel damage braces Try oatmeal for breakfast You may see discoloration once the brackets come off Infographic provided by: Cornali Orthodontics: John Cornali, D.D.S., M.S. CORNALI ORTHODONTICS www.abqorthodontist.com Sources: http://www.livestrong.com/article/352870-things-not-to-eat-while-wearing-braces-on-the-teeth/ http://www.bracesquestions.com/static/braces-living/braces-care/eating-with-braces/ http://www.chicagonow.com/tween-us/2013/03/foods-easy-eat-braces-tween/ http://dentistry.about.com/od/orthodontics/tp/eatingwithbraces.htm WEARERS SMART BRACES EATING FOR DO EAT... DON'T EAT ... Fresh Fruit Candy Softer fruits are perfect on days when your teeth are sore Excess sugar is bad for the teeth Fruits like apples can be cut into slices for easier eating Sugar may get stuck around brackets Hard or sticky candy can damage braces Blend them up into a smoothie! Fresh Vegetables Рорсorn Veggies are a good source of vitamins and nutrition for healthy teeth Unpopped kernels may hurt teeth or wires Kernel husks can get lodged uncomfortably in teeth Harder vegetables can be cooked or cut into small slices Try rice cakes or other substitution snacks Steam veggies like broccoli, cauliflower, and carrots Dairy Наrd Foods Dairy provides calcium and protein for strong teeth and bones Hard, crunchy foods may bend wires and loosen bands Do not chew on ice Low-fat milk and yogurt are great at any time Avoid crusty bread, jerky, and bagels Try dairy alternatives if you are lactose intolerant Whole Grains Acidic Foods SODA Whole grains are a healthier choice Highly acidic foods are bad for than refined flours the teeth Stick with soft breads that won't Regular and diet sodas can harm enamel damage braces Try oatmeal for breakfast You may see discoloration once the brackets come off Infographic provided by: Cornali Orthodontics: John Cornali, D.D.S., M.S. CORNALI ORTHODONTICS www.abqorthodontist.com Sources: http://www.livestrong.com/article/352870-things-not-to-eat-while-wearing-braces-on-the-teeth/ http://www.bracesquestions.com/static/braces-living/braces-care/eating-with-braces/ http://www.chicagonow.com/tween-us/2013/03/foods-easy-eat-braces-tween/ http://dentistry.about.com/od/orthodontics/tp/eatingwithbraces.htm WEARERS