Throughout Your Treatment
Oral Hygiene
- Healthy teeth and gums move faster with orthodontic forces
- Remember to brush above, below, and in between your braces as well as along your gumline
- Poor oral hygiene can result in permanent white spots on your teeth
- These spots can also occur from consuming too many sugary/acidic drinks (like iced tea, sports drinks, lemon water and pop) – please be mindful of the foods and drinks you consume during your
orthodontic treatment
- These spots can also occur from consuming too many sugary/acidic drinks (like iced tea, sports drinks, lemon water and pop) – please be mindful of the foods and drinks you consume during your
Foods to Avoid
Please exercise common sense when eating with your braces. Broken braces can extend your estimated treatment time and can result in additional appointments.
Avoid sticky or chewy candies such as …
- Gum
- toffee / caramels
- Jujubes
- Gummy bears
Avoid hard foods or candies such as …
- Suckers
- Mints
- Jaw breakers
- Candy canes
- Ice cubes
- Nuts
- Popcorn kernels
Foods to cut up / be careful of
- Raw vegetables (carrots)
- Hard fruits (apples, pears)
- Corn on the cob
- Chicken wings / ribs
- Pizza crust
