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ORTHODONTIC DIET
Foods that cannot be cleaned off the braces may lead to discoloration and decay of your teeth. Even though our
braces and wires are metal, they are fragile and are usually damaged by eating the wrong food, thus takins us longer
to finish treatment.
Foods to avoid:
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Gum- sugarless or otherwise
Sticky Foods- caramels, toffee, licorice, Now & Later candy, Starburst, Skittles, taffy and hard candy
Hard Foods- nuts, popcorn, bagels, corn on the cob, carrots, apples (unless sliced), Doritos, pretzels, pizza,
ice, hard chocolates and candies
Eat and Drink much less- drinks with sugar, cookies, ice cream (when you do have them, be sure to brush
after)
Drinks-avoid all carbonated drinks
Tips:
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Be careful with eating fruits with a pit in the middle
Cut meat off of the bone
Cut corn off of the cob
Thinly slice apples
Do not eat pizza crust
Avoid chewing pencils, fingernails and ice
Do not bite into anything and pull away with your teeth
Foods that won't hurt your braces:
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Soup
Applesauce
Baba Ganoush
Brown rice
Sushi
Grilled Chicken
Bananas
Crab Salad
Fish
Yogurt
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Shredded carrots
Scrambled Eggs
Oatmeal
Curry
Cream of Wheat
Tuna Salad
Mashed Potatoes
Cooked Vegetables
Pulled Apart Meat
Ice Cream
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Shrimp
Turkey Burger
Tabouleh
Pasta
Meatloaf
Oranges
Lasagna
Hummus
Tofu
Soft Bread
By being careful with what you eat you will cut down on the time you must spend in the office having your
appliances repaired. Keep in mind, there may be similar foods that were not mentioned that you should also not eat.
If you cannot cut it up in little pieces, it's probably not a good idea to eat it.
If anything becomes loose or broken, call our office even if you have an appointment the same day. Repair
appointments require more time and we may not be able to accommodate you. Please save all broken pieces.
Don't hesitate to call our office at (510) 528-2220 or visit our website at www.isongorthodontics.com Good luck!