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Dr. Robert R Lokar
42450 West Twelve Mile Road Suite 220 = Novi MI = 48377 = (248) 348-9540
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Avoid certain foods with orthodontic braces
 

You can eat just about anything, but there are some exceptions.  At Lokar Orthodontics, we feel that getting used to braces also usually means making a few adjustments in your eating habits. This is because some food might damage your braces or cause problems for your teeth. Here is a list of items that your orthodontic team at Lokar Orthodontics suggests you avoid (or some ways they can still be enjoyed with caution):

 

  • Apples (don't bite into a whole one!  Cut it into wedges first.
  • Bubble gum (check with Dr. Lokar for approval)
  • Candy (caramels, taffy, nut brittles, fruit-flavored chewy candies, gummi anything!)
  • Carrots (avoid sticks, cut into thin curls)
  • Corn on the cob (remove the kernels from the cob, then enjoy!)
  • Corn chips/crisp tacos
  • Hard foods (they're tough on braces, causing bending and breaking)
  • Ice (no crunching!)
  • Lemon juice/lemons (pure lemon juice is very hard on your tooth enamel)
  • Nuts
  • Pizza crust/crusty breads (outer edges)
  • Popcorn
  • Pretzels (the large, hard varieties)
  • Sticky foods (can bend wires and pull off brackets)
  • Sugary foods (at Lokar Orthodontics, we feel you should avoid these as much as possible)

 

For more information about how we at Lokar Orthodontics can help you with dental braces, call us at (248) 348-9540, we will be happy to talk with you.

 

 

 

 

 


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