Good News:
Chocolate is okay as long as it is not mixed with nuts, hard or chewy carmel, or anything crunchy.
Foods to Avoid:
Foods that are sticky. chewy, hard or crunchy can cause damage to your braces and if consumption is continued for a longer period of time, may diminish your final results.
General Rules to Remember:
- Nothing sticky
- Nothing chewy
- Nothing hard
- Nothing crunchy
- Limit sugar intake, including sugary drinks
- No sucking on lemon or lime halves
- No eating ice
You must avoid:
- Carrots (raw)
- Corn Chips
- Corn on the cob
- French bread crust and hard rolls
- Hard candy
- Ice
- Pizza Crusts
- Peanuts
- Pretzels
- Popcorn
- Sticky candy
- Taffy
- Whole apples and carrots