Foods To Avoid | Kupiec Orthodontics & Pediatric Dentistry

By Author: Dr. Karson Kupiec
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For most situations, common sense will tell you what foods to avoid. Hard foods, sticky foods, and foods high in sugar must be avoided. Hard foods can break or damage wires and brackets. Sticky foods can get caught between brackets and wires. Sugary foods cause tooth decay and related problems. Nail biting, pencil and pen chewing, and chewing on foreign objects should also be avoided.

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Examples of Sticky Foods to Avoid:
Gum (sugar-free or regular)
Licorice
Sugar Daddies®
Toffee
Tootsie Rolls®
Caramels
Starburst®

Examples of Hard Foods to Avoid:
Ice
Nuts
Hard taco shells
French bread crust/rolls
Corn on the cob
Apples and carrots (unless cut into small pieces)
Bagels
Chips
Jolly Ranchers®
Pizza crust
Uncooked carrots (unless cut)

Minimize Sugary Foods like:
Cake
Ice Cream
Cookies
Pie
Candy

Only Once a Day:
Soda
Sweetened tea
Gatorade®
Kool-Aid®
Drinks with sugar

At Kupiec Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry, we will care for you and your child in a positive and comfortable environment. We love to create a positive experience and give a lifetime of good oral habits. It is our goal that your first visit to our office is a pleasant experience. Therefore, we have set up our office to be welcoming and safe. Most importantly, the doctors place an emphasis on the doctor/patient relationship, and our team works with you to maintain that open communication.