{"id":56,"date":"2021-08-31T13:59:18","date_gmt":"2021-08-31T13:59:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.simplyorthowebster.com\/blog\/?p=56"},"modified":"2021-08-31T13:59:19","modified_gmt":"2021-08-31T13:59:19","slug":"summer-foods-to-avoid-with-braces","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.simplyorthowebster.com\/blog\/2021\/08\/31\/summer-foods-to-avoid-with-braces\/","title":{"rendered":"Look Out! 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While the display of dishes and sides may be tempting, it\u2019s important to abide by your orthodontist\u2019s dietary restrictions if you have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplyorthowebster.com\/traditional-braces.html\">braces<\/a>. After all, this precaution is put in place to prevent you from experiencing an anxiety-inducing (and potentially painful) injury from broken brackets or wires. With this in mind, here are a few summer foods to avoid with braces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Summer Foods to Avoid with Braces<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If this is your first summer with braces, navigating mealtime can be a bit of a hassle. To make the process less stressful, here are a few foods to avoid:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Hard fruits, like apples and peaches.<\/li><li>Crunchy vegetables, like carrots and celery.<\/li><li>Tough grains, like bagels and crusty bread.<\/li><li>Meat on the bone.<\/li><li>Seeds and nuts.<\/li><li>Sticky candy, like taffy and caramel.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tips for Eating with Braces<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The good news is that there are plenty of delicious summer foods you <em>can<\/em> eat with braces, including mac and cheese, potato salad, watermelon, baked beans, ice cream, and fresh fruit smoothies. To ensure your dining experience is as enjoyable as possible, keep the below tips in mind when eating with braces:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Cut your food into small pieces<\/strong> \u2013 Foods that require extensive chewing power can exert excessive force on your braces, causing them to snap. The good news is that you can avoid this potential orthodontic emergency by cutting your meals into small pieces, which makes them easier for your teeth to break down.<\/li><li><strong>Cook your meals thoroughly <\/strong>\u2013 While you don\u2019t have to stick solely to applesauce and yogurt throughout your treatment, you should be filling your plate with soft foods. Cooking harder items, like veggies, in the oven for 10-15 minutes longer than you normally would will ensure they are safe to chew.<\/li><li><strong>Avoid spicy ingredients <\/strong>\u2013 Hot sauce and red chili flakes are a few of the many items that can add lots of flavor to your food. Unfortunately, however, they can irritate the sores in your mouth that form from your braces. So, it\u2019s best to avoid products like these (at least at the beginning).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Although abiding by the dietary restrictions provided by your orthodontist is essential, it\u2019s also important not to get caught up on the things you can\u2019t eat. Instead, use the above tips to thoroughly enjoy all the delicious summer foods you <em>can<\/em>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At Simply Orthodontics, our phenomenal team loves helping patients of all ages enjoy beautiful smiles and pristine oral health. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplyorthowebster.com\/meet-dr-barrett-nordstrom.html\">Dr. Barrett Nordstrom<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplyorthowebster.com\/meet-dr-sam-alkhoury.html\">Dr. Sam Alkhoury<\/a> are both skilled orthodontists with years of experience under their belt. However, what truly sets them apart from the rest is their compassionate, meticulous, personalized approach to orthodontics. If you\u2019d like to learn more about eating with braces or want to schedule an appointment, visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplyorthowebster.com\/contact.html\">website<\/a> or give us a call at <strong>508-943-2100<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From backyard barbeques to picnics by the pool, summer is filled with lots of activities surrounding food. While the display of dishes and sides may be tempting, it\u2019s important to abide by your orthodontist\u2019s dietary restrictions if you have braces. 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