For most situations, common sense will tell you what to avoid. Hard foods, sticky foods and foods high in sugar must be avoided. Hard foods can break or damage wires and brackets. Sticky foods can get caught between brackets and wires. Minimize sugary foods; they cause tooth decay and related problems. Nail biting, pencil and pen chewing, and chewing on foreign objects should be avoided.
Absolutely No:
- Sticky Foods (sugarless or otherwise)
- Gum
- Caramels
- Sugar Daddies
- Starbursts
- Caramel Apples
- Sugar Babies
- Licorice
- Toffee
- Tootsie Rolls
Hard Foods:
- Jolly Ranchers
- Jaw Breakers
- Lollipops
- Nuts
- Bagels
- Apples (unless cut up)
- Pizza Crusts
- Carrots (uncooked, unless cut up)
- Doritos
- Pretzels
To minimize sugar intake, eat less:
- Candy
- Ice Cream
- Cake
- Cookies
- Pie
Drink Less: