Pediatric Dentistry of Suffolk County I & II
Commack (631) 486-6364
Medford (631) 320-0880
Does your child have braces? Often times, common everyday foods your children are eating could be damaging to their braces. Along with daily brushing and flossing, children should try to avoid certain foods to help keep their braces in the best shape possible.
See below!
Avoid Sticky Foods such As:
- Caramels
- Candy bars with caramel
- Fruit Roll-Ups
- Gum
- Candy or Caramel Apples
- Skittles
- Starbursts
- Toffee
- Gummy Bears
Avoid Hard Or Tough Foods Such As:
- Pizza Crust
- Nuts
- Hard Candy
- Corn Chips
- Ice Cubes
- Bagels
- Popcorn Kernels
Cut The Following Foods Into Small Pieces And Chew With The Back Teeth:
- Apples
- Carrots
- Corn On The Cob
- Pizza
- Pears
- Celery
- Chicken Wings
- Spare Ribs
If you have any questions about what food and beverages your child should avoid while they have braces on, give us a call today at either our Medford or Commack location. For further information, visit us online at www.supermolar.com.
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