Foods that are Appealing but are Dangerous for Braces
Braces are tiny attachments fixed on the teeth though are firmly bonded, but they can still be weakened by heavy biting forces leading to dislodgment / breakages. It is almost impossible to gain the improvement planned unless the patient really desires the correction.
All the wholesome foods necessary for a balanced diet can be eaten during the treatment along with the routine oral hygiene practice without damaging the appliances. Breakages often result in:-
a) Unnecessary visits to the clinic
b) Poor end results
Please follow our specific instructions and the best rule is not to eat anything for which you are not sure. You may also ask us when you are not sure and in this way no harm will be done.
The different kind of food to avoid while undergoing braces treatment are: -
1. Hard Food
2. Sticky Food
3. Foods high in sugar content
1. Hard food: These may do damage by bending wires, loosening cement under the bands or breaking the little brackets and tubes that are attached. Hard foods include Coconut, Raw Mango, Popcorn, Nuts, Ice, Hard candy, Meat, Hard chips, Corn, Chakli, Carrot, Crispy bread, Crust Pizzas, Apple, Peanuts etc.
To enjoy some of the above hard foods, you can have them in the following manner.
i) Carrot you can grate it and have it.
ii) Apple cut it into small pieces.
iii) Crispy Bread, burger, and pizza tear into small pieces.
iv) Nuts in powdered form can be mixed with milk.
v) Soft pieces of meat are allowed.
vi) You can have the boiled peanuts
2. Sticky food: Sticky foods damage the appliance by bending wires and loosening the cement. Some of the sticky foods which are to be avoided are Toffees, Caramels, Chocolates and Bubblegum’s
3. Food with high sugar content: - The acid produced by high sugar content food can attack the teeth leading to tooth decay. This means you should not eat or drink the following as they may cause permanent damage to your teeth - Carbonated drinks, Canned Juices and Candies.
Besides protecting your teeth by having a proper diet, you must protect your appliances in order that they do the job as fast as possible.
You can schedule a consultation appointment with Dr. Seema Bansal for more informantion.
Thank you for such brief yet detailed information. This would surely help patients undergoing the treatment as well as those who are planning to get the treatment.
Thank you Komal
Yes absolutely good information to patient and thei parents as well. You have articulated very well
I will request of you add more information as well on brushing methods, pre cautions for patient.
Mihir.
Thank you Mihir for your suggestions .
Very informative n necessary for the treatment. This will enable patients to complete the treatment without any delay n with proper care of their teeth.
Thank you Ami for your comments
She is an awesome doctor , helps and gives right information and advice.Her treatment is accurate and reasonable to the pocket.
Thank you Janvi
Thanks a lot for explaining reasons to avoid hard and sticky food and why a bad diet increases our treatment time.
Thank you Mandeep