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yes foods

  • Soft fruits and vegetables: bananas, blueberries, steamed carrots, cooked broccoli

  • Dairy products: yogurt, cheese, milkshakes, smoothies

  • Soft grains: pasta, rice, pancakes, tortillas

  • Tender proteins: eggs, fish, shredded chicken, meatballs

  • Snacks and treats: soft cookies, applesauce, pudding, ice cream without nuts

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These foods are gentle on braces, easy to chew, and less likely to cause breakage.

NO foods

  • Hard foods: nuts, hard candies, raw carrots, popcorn kernels

  • Sticky foods: caramel, taffy, chewing gum

  • Crunchy foods: chips, pretzels, ice

  • Foods you bite into with force: whole apples, corn on the cob, crusty bread rolls

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These items can bend wires, pop off brackets, or get stuck and make cleaning difficult.

Tips for Success

  • Cut crunchy fruits and veggies (like apples or carrots) into small, bite-sized pieces.

  • Choose softer alternatives when possible.

  • Brush and floss carefully after meals to keep teeth and braces clean.

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With the right food choices, you’ll protect your braces and keep your treatment on track—while still enjoying a wide variety of meals and snacks.

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