{"id":1613,"date":"2022-10-13T16:35:10","date_gmt":"2022-10-13T16:35:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.serenityortho.com\/blog\/?p=1613"},"modified":"2022-11-23T16:35:30","modified_gmt":"2022-11-23T16:35:30","slug":"braces-friendly-food-options-for-your-child","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.serenityortho.com\/blog\/braces-friendly-food-options-for-your-child\/","title":{"rendered":"Braces-Friendly Options for Your Child\u2019s School Lunch"},"content":{"rendered":"
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When your child receives braces<\/a>, it can be an exciting time\u2026they are on their way to a straighter smile! But it also is a time of adjustment. They will need to be more aware of their oral hygiene routine and attend regular dental appointments. In addition, their diet will have to have some changes. You will want to make sure your child has delicious, nutritious, and<\/em> braces-friendly options, especially when they are at school! Read on to discover some great options and get advice from your orthodontist!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Braces-Friendly Options<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The wires and brackets that compose your child\u2019s braces can lead to cuts and sores in their mouth, which can make their eating experience unpleasant at times. Eating softer foods will provide more comfort as they enjoy their meals. In addition, they will not cause any damage to their metal braces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is important your child knows some great food options while they are at school. If they partake in the lunch provided at school, some items that would work well with braces include macaroni and cheese, soft pizza, mashed potatoes, rice, chili, casseroles, fish sticks, and sloppy joes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If your young one prefers taking their lunch, it should include nutrient-dense, cavity-fighting foods that are soft in nature. Some lunchbox options could be:<\/p>\n\n\n\n