Braces are a common and successful way to get a beautiful, straight smile. But, if you’re one of the many in Cupertino currently being treated with orthodontics, you should know that a critical contributor to the success of your braces experience is your diet. Some foods are capable of damaging your braces or causing discomfort, which interferes with treatment. Therefore, in the following article, we will discuss what you can and can not eat with braces in Cupertino, so that you eat wisely and protect your oral cavity.

Be Cautious: It All Has to Come Back Out

Having braces means that you will have to adjust your eating habits. The brackets and wires used to straighten your teeth are delicate, and eating certain foods can snap or displace them. Additionally, sticky, hard, and crunchy foods can cause discomfort and longer treatment times.

Foods to Avoid While Wearing Braces

Hard And Crunchy Foods Nuts, hard candy, and ice cubes should be avoided. These foods can place excessive pressure on the brackets and wires, leading to breakages or shifting. Tough vegetables, such as carrots and celery, should also be cut into tiny chunks or avoided altogether.

Sticky foods such as caramel, gum or taffy can become stuck in your braces, making them very hard to clean. The sugar content from these foods also contributes to plaque developing, eventually occurring to cavities and different dental issues. Though there is the chance that these could be delicious, steer well clear of these when you have braces on!

Tough Meats and Tough Skins Foods such as steak, ribs, and chicken with tough skins are hard to chew and can additionally put unwanted pressure on your braces. Choose softer cuts of meat or, to be on the safe side, chop them up into small, bite-size pieces.

Popcorn is a great snack, but not for anyone who has braces. The hard nuts can snap braces or fit between your teeth and braces. Instead, eat softer snacks, such as yogurt or soft fruits.

Sugary drinks, such as sodas, can build up plaque and lead to cavities, particularly if you drink them frequently. These drinks can also erode the acid in the enamel on your teeth. For people with Braces in Cupertino, it is best to avoid sugary drinks and just stick with water or milk.

Certain foods should be avoided, but there are many delicious and nutritious options that are great for people with braces. Soft fruits (bananas, applesauce, peaches) are also gentle on braces. Cooked vegetables, mashed potatoes, pasta, and smoothies are also safe, without damaging your braces.

Conclusion

Braces care involves more than just following your orthodontist’s instructions, it also involves making smart choices about what you eat. To conclude, if you're getting Braces in Cupertino, make your braces protectors and make your treatment process easy, and most importantly, achieve your beautiful smile by avoiding hard, sticky, and sugary foods.

Dylan James is the author of this article. For more details about Sunnyvale Orthodontist please visit our website: kellerortho.com