{"id":1725,"date":"2023-05-25T09:16:26","date_gmt":"2023-05-25T09:16:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.serenityortho.com\/blog\/?p=1725"},"modified":"2023-07-08T09:16:51","modified_gmt":"2023-07-08T09:16:51","slug":"foods-to-enjoy-and-avoid-when-wearing-braces-this","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.serenityortho.com\/blog\/foods-to-enjoy-and-avoid-when-wearing-braces-this\/","title":{"rendered":"Summer Foods to Enjoy (and Avoid) While Wearing Braces"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.serenityortho.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/AdobeStock_212865561__1688807457_27805.jpg\" alt=\"Foods laid out for an outdoor picnic\" class=\"wp-image-1726\" width=\"290\" height=\"194\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.serenityortho.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/AdobeStock_212865561__1688807457_27805.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.serenityortho.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/AdobeStock_212865561__1688807457_27805-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.serenityortho.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/AdobeStock_212865561__1688807457_27805-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 290px) 100vw, 290px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Depending on who you are, you may be wearing braces this summer. That\u2019s common enough \u2013 many people start <a href=\"https:\/\/www.serenityortho.com\/traditional-braces.html\">treatment<\/a> during these months. Still, you\u2019ll need to prepare for more than just \u201cmetal mouth\u201d in your vacation photos. You shouldn\u2019t eat certain summer foods while brackets and wires are on your teeth. If you do, you could disrupt your smile-straightening journey. As for the details, your Georgia orthodontist can explain. Here are the summer foods to enjoy and avoid while wearing braces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Summer Foods Braces Can Enjoy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before getting to the restrictions, remember that many summer foods are braces-friendly. Such treats are delicious and won\u2019t interfere with treatment! Plus, they\u2019re easy to find amid your fun in the sun. You can thus enjoy them at your leisure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As for the specifics of these foods, the most common ones include the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cooked or Grilled Veggies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Macaroni Salad &amp; Other Pastas<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>French Fries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Deviled Eggs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Various Chilis<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Beans<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pudding<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ice Cream<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Summer Foods Braces Should Avoid<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With all that said, you should avoid some summer staples while wearing braces. Namely, try not to eat:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hard Fruits &amp; Veggies<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As healthy as they are, hard fruits and veggies aren\u2019t good for your braces. Biting into them can actually pop off brackets and bend wires. For now, don\u2019t chow down on raw pears, whole apples, carrots, or corn on the cob. Doing so could damage your braces and send you to the orthodontist\u2019s office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tough or Bone-In Meats<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Summer cookouts and BBQs are a tradition for some families, but they can be disruptive for braces. Many of their bone-in meats \u2013 pork ribs, chicken wings, turkey legs, etc. \u2013 are tough and loosen your bands. Others, meanwhile, can get stuck in brackets or the spaces between your teeth. You\u2019d be wise to skip these meals for a while or at least cut them into bite-sized pieces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sticky Sweets<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You might normally chew on sticky candies over summer vacation. However, braces make this option less appealing. Sugary sweets can adhere to brackets and wires, becoming hard to remove. Therefore, avoid taffy, caramel, toffee, licorice, and other such fare. Instead, go for safer choices like plain chocolate or fudge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Clearly, wearing braces this summer means making some changes to your diet. Even so, remember: there are plenty of seasonal treats to enjoy even as you straighten your smile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.licdentalassociatesqueensplaza.com\/\"><em>Serenity<\/em><\/a><em> Orthodontics<\/em><em> is based in several Georgia locations, from Cumming and Braselton to Roswell, Jonesboro, and Suwanee. Led by <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.serenityortho.com\/dr-podray.html\"><em>Drs. Podray<\/em><\/a><em>, <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.serenityortho.com\/dr-lewis.html\"><em>Lewis<\/em><\/a><em>, and <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.serenityortho.com\/dr-grochowska.html\"><em>Grochowska<\/em><\/a><em>,<\/em> <em>our practice offers top-quality orthodontic work. As such, you can count on us for everything from traditional braces to clear Invisalign aligners. We even use the latest dental technology for each of these amazing services! For more information or to book a visit, you can reach us on <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.serenityortho.com\/contact.html\"><em>our website<\/em><\/a><em> or by phone at <strong>(678)-879-3006<\/strong>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Depending on who you are, you may be wearing braces this summer. That\u2019s common enough \u2013 many people start treatment during these months. Still, you\u2019ll need to prepare for more than just \u201cmetal mouth\u201d in your vacation photos. You shouldn\u2019t eat certain summer foods while brackets and wires are on your teeth. 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