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Foods to Avoid with Braces in Little Rock, Arkansas

Foods to Avoid

While you are in orthodontic treatment, it is best to avoid some foods to avoid breaking or damaging appliances, wires or brackets. 

List of foods to avoid with braces in Little Rock, Arkansas

Best To Stay Away From

  • Eating ice
  • Hard candy (suckers, jolly ranchers)
  • Sticky candy (skittles, starbursts, taffy, caramel)
  • Bubble gum
  • Don’t chew on pens, pencils, bottle caps, or your fingernails
List of careful eating with braces in Little Rock, Arkansas

Be Careful Eating

  • Popcorn
  • Chips
  • Raw fruits and vegetables
  • Nuts
  • Protein/energy bars

We Encourage You

To chew sugarless gum to help reduce soreness after braces are placed.