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You\u2019ve probably heard from your parents, friends, and even your orthodontist, the long list of foods and beverages that you should avoid while wearing braces. While it may seem like you\u2019re giving up a lot, it is important to avoid eating certain foods. We also want you to enjoy your braces experience, so here\u2019s a quick list of foods to avoid and foods to embrace while wearing braces.<\/p>\n
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Potato Chips \u2014 Be really careful with these.
Caramel \u2014 Sticky goo which pulls off brackets.
Some Breads \u2014 Bend wires and break brackets.
Beef Jerky \u2014 Tough as nails.
Hard Candy\/Suckers \u2014 You might forget and bite.
Nuts \u2014 No nuts of any kind.
Ribs \u2014 Knock off brackets.
Popcorn \u2014 Hulls get caught in braces.
Raw carrots \u2014 Try to avoid raw carrots.
Apples \u2014 You can eat them, just cut them up first. Sorry, no caramel apples!
Corn on the cob \u2014 Can stay in your teeth for weeks.<\/p>\n
Breads \u2014 Tortillas, pancakes, muffins without nuts.
Grains \u2014 Pasta, cooked rice.
Meats\/poultry \u2014 Chicken, meatballs, lunch meats.
Seafood\u2014 Tuna, salmon, crab cakes.
Vegetables \u2014 Mashed potatoes, steamed spinach, beans.
Fruits \u2014 Applesauce, bananas, sliced fruit, most berries. (watch out for seeds)
Treats \u2014 Ice cream without nuts, milkshakes, cake.<\/p>\n