{"id":1363,"date":"2020-08-20T19:44:00","date_gmt":"2020-08-20T19:44:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.serenityortho.com\/blog\/?p=1363"},"modified":"2025-04-03T19:34:16","modified_gmt":"2025-04-03T19:34:16","slug":"braces-friendly-school-lunch-ideas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.serenityortho.com\/blog\/braces-friendly-school-lunch-ideas\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Braces-Friendly School Lunch Ideas"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.serenityortho.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Group_of_school_children_eating_lunch__.jpg\" alt=\"Group of school children eating lunch\" class=\"wp-image-1364\" width=\"276\" height=\"183\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.serenityortho.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Group_of_school_children_eating_lunch__.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.serenityortho.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Group_of_school_children_eating_lunch__-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.serenityortho.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Group_of_school_children_eating_lunch__-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 276px) 100vw, 276px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Do your child\u2019s braces make it difficult for them to chew? Are you uncertain what to pack in their lunch to prevent broken brackets? If you answered \u201cyes\u201d to either of these questions, then you are not alone. In fact, many parents are unsure what snacks are delicious, nutritious, <em>and<\/em> braces-friendly. To prevent your trips to the grocery store from becoming overwhelming, read on for tips from an orthodontist!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7 Foods to Avoid<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Broken brackets and stray wires can be uncomfortable for your little one. Plus, they can lead to cuts and sores that make their eating experience unpleasant. Therefore, it is important to avoid hard, crunchy, or chewy foods that can break the components of their braces. A few examples include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Apples.<\/li><li>Carrots.<\/li><li>Nuts.<\/li><li>Corn on the cob.<\/li><li>Hard candy.<\/li><li>Beef jerky.<\/li><li>Popcorn.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7 Braces-Friendly Snack Ideas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If the food restrictions have removed some of your lunchbox staples, don\u2019t fret! You can still fill your child\u2019s meal with nutrient-dense, cavity-fighting foods that are also soft in texture. Here are seven ideas to help you get started:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Avocados.<\/li><li>Yogurt.<\/li><li>Applesauce.<\/li><li>Soft, boiled eggs.<\/li><li>Quinoa.<\/li><li>Sliced bananas with creamy peanut butter.<\/li><li>Pudding.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Additional Tips for Caring for Braces at School<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To keep their braces free of debris (and simultaneously keep their oral health in pristine condition), it is important that your child cleans their teeth after each meal. If a full oral hygiene routine isn\u2019t feasible in their school bathroom, there are less obvious alternatives that can be equally as beneficial. With this in mind, talk to their dentist about including a few must-haves, like mouthwash, floss, extra orthodontic elastics, and wax.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Braces are instrumental in improving your child\u2019s smile and overall health. To protect them from broken appliances and fill their lunch with nutrient-dense foods, use the above school lunch ideas. That way, they can get the orthodontic treatment they need without missing the foods on the \u201cdo not eat\u201d list!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Since <a href=\"https:\/\/www.serenityortho.com\/meet-the-orthodontists.html\">Dr. Susan Podray-Donovan\u2019s<\/a> father was an orthodontist, her knowledge of the field started at a young age! However, her formal education began at Nova Southeastern University, where she graduated with her degree in Biology. From there, she obtained her dental doctorate at Temple University before receiving her Orthodontic Certification from the same institution. Today, she continues to emphasize the importance of education by maintaining an active membership with multiple notable organizations, including the American Association of Orthodontists. If you would like to speak with her about teeth-straightening options for your child at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.serenityortho.com\/what-we-do.html\">Serenity Orthodontics<\/a>, don\u2019t hesitate to visit her <a href=\"https:\/\/www.serenityortho.com\/contact.html\">website<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do your child\u2019s braces make it difficult for them to chew? Are you uncertain what to pack in their lunch to prevent broken brackets? If you answered \u201cyes\u201d to either of these questions, then you are not alone. In fact, many parents are unsure what snacks are delicious, nutritious, and braces-friendly. 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