Congratulations! You decided you want a perfect smile, with perfectly aligned teeth and you have your new braces on your teeth working 24/7 for you.

The only thing you have to do now, is wait! Wait and be careful not to damage them and delay your results.

Read this article to find out what you should avoid.

Overall, people with braces should avoid hard, chewy, crunchy and sticky foods.

Avoid eating:

  • Caramel and gooey chocolate bars
  • Very sticky or chunky peanut butter
  • Hard candies
  • Nuts
  • Chewy candy, taffy, and gummy bears
  • Popcorn
  • Gum

I know, avoiding foods you like is no fun at all. But sometimes we have to give up on somethings to gain something else, in this case a dreamy smile. So, is it worth it?

Eating things that you're not supposed to eat can break your wires or brackets. These can be painful and also prolong your treatment. In other words, break the rules and you could be stuck with your braces even longer.Is this really what you want? I guess not.

Be careful when eating

  • Chewy bread such as bagels – tear into small pieces
  • Chips – eat them carefully and one at a time
  • Corn on the cob – cut off the cob
  • Apples and carrots – cut into small pieces
  • Soda and sugary drinks – avoid these whenever possible, as drinking too much can cause tooth decay

Make your future smile your priority!

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