Braces and wires are fragile and can be damaged by eating sticky and hard foods. If you damage your braces and any part of your appliance becomes loose or broken between visits, please call our office as soon as possible.
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AVOID STICKY FOODS
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Caramels Sugar Babies Toffee
Caramel apples Cinnamon bears Tootsie Rolls
Sugar Daddies Licorice Gum
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AVOID HARD FOODS
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Nuts Popcorn Hard candy
Hard Pretzels Doritos Jerky
Ice Corn on the cob
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CUT UP HARD FOODS
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Apples Carrots Celery
Steak Pizza Crusts Bagels
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Foods that are high in sugar content may lead to tooth decay. To prevent plaque build up and tooth decay, brush after every meal and snack. Avoid pulling and picking on your appliances.
| REDUCE EATING |
Candy
Pie
Cookies
Cake
Ice cream
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| REDUCE DRINKING |
Pops
Drinks with sugar
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| AVOID CHEWING |
Pens
Fingernails
Pencils
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