Barry Brace DMD & Associates
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| 469 South Kirkwood Road = Kirkwood MO = 63122 = (314) 965-6503 |
| St Louis Dentist Barry D Brace DMD - General Dentist Implant Dentistry | ||||
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Avoid certain foods with orthodontic braces
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| = | Apples (don't bite into a whole one! Cut it into wedges first.) |
| = | Bubble gum (some orthodontists allow sugarless gum, but check with yours for approval) |
| = | Candy (caramels, taffy, nut brittles, fruit-flavored chewy candies, gummi anything!) |
| = | Carrots (avoid sticks, cut into thin curls) |
| = | Corn on the cob (remove the kernels from the cob, then enjoy!) |
| = | Corn chips/crisp tacos |
| = | Hard foods (they're tough on braces, causing bending and breaking) |
| = | Ice (no crunching!) |
| = | Lemon juice/lemons (pure lemon juice is very hard on your tooth enamel) |
| = | Nuts |
| = | Pizza crust/crusty breads (outer edges) |
| = | Popcorn |
| = | Pretzels (the large, hard varieties) |
| = | Sticky foods (can bend wires and pull off brackets) |
| = | Sugary foods (avoid these as much as possible; if you do eat them, brush your teeth within minutes or as soon as possible, or at least rinse your mouth with water) |
For more information about how we at Barry Brace DMD & Associates can help you with dental braces, call us at (314) 965-6503, we will be happy to talk with you.
Cosmetic and Implant dentistry are specialty areas not recognized by the ADA that require no specific educational training to advertise these services. Dr. Brace is a general dentist and is not licensed in Missouri in the advertised specialties of Orthodontics and Periodontics and Prosthodontics.
You can eat just about anything, but there are some exceptions. Getting used to braces also usually means making a few adjustments in your eating habits. This is because some food might damage your