Foods To Avoid and Enjoy While Wearing Braces

At Pellegrini Orthodontics, we believe in making smart choices for your orthodontic health. Just because you are wearing braces or clear aligners, doesn't mean you have to avoid all your favorite treats, but your recipes may need to be modified here and there.

To help you make smart choices, we've provided a list of foods to avoid and some alternative items that will help ease your cravin

gs in meantime. Generally, a good rule of thumb is to stay away from foods that are extra chewy, crunchy or hard. Soft foods are best for your overall orthodontic health.

What To Avoid...

Avoid biting into whole apples or caramel dipped apples.

What To Eat Instead...

Try slicing your apples and dipping them in warm chocolate sauce instead of chewy caramel.

What To Avoid...

Avoid hard nuts, pretzels, and popcorn.

What To Eat Instead...

Try graham crackers, twisty soft pretzels, and bite sized fruits like berries.

What To Avoid...

Sticky candies like caramel chews and bubblegum.

What To Eat Instead...

Ice cream, yogurt, sorbet and jello are excellent dessert choices. You can always choose bubblegum flavored ice cream to satisfy your craving.