At Sprowls Orthodontics, we provide cutting-edge orthodontic treatment, including metal braces, clear braces, lingual braces, Invisalign, and Invisalign Teen in Springboro, OH. We are proud to offer patients the highest quality treatment and strive to keep them up to date and educated about their personalized treatment plan. When patients get braces, there are some foods that we ask them to avoid in order to ensure the safest and most efficient treatment. Foods that can damage your brackets and wires include hard foods, sticky foods, and foods high in sugar content. Dr. Sprowls and his friendly, caring team put together a list of foods to avoid, as well as some tips and tricks to abide by, while wearing your braces around Springboro and the surrounding communities.
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
Call Now For Kids, Teen, & Adult Orthodontics In Springboro
If you have any further questions about what you should and should not eat while wearing braces, call on of our conveniently located offices and our team members will be happy to help. If you experience a loose, bent, or broken wire or bracket, and you need to schedule an appointment with us, please contact us immediately. We look forward to hearing from you soon!