For fun and safe ideas, please
visit The Braces Cookbook.
Avoid Sticky Foods such as:
| Caramels |
Skittles |
| Candy bars with caramel |
Starbursts |
| Fruit Roll-Ups |
Toffee |
| Gum |
Gummy Bears |
| Candy or caramel apples |
Avoid Hard or Tough Foods such as:
| Pizza Crust |
Ice cubes |
| Nuts |
Bagels |
| Hard Candy |
Popcorn Kernels |
| Corn Chips |
Cut the following foods into small pieces and chew with the back teeth:
| Apples |
Pears |
| Carrots |
Celery |
| Corn on the Cob |
Chicken wings |
| Pizza |
Spare Ribs |