Advanced Orthodontics
Braces.Coral Springs,Fl
Orthodontists,Coral Springs,Fl
Coral Springs,Fl 33071
2127 University Drive, Coral Springs, Florida 33071 954-341-1040
"Making You Look So Good"
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Advanced Orthodontics
Braces.Coral Springs,Fl Orthodontists,Coral Springs,Fl Coral Springs,Fl 33071
2127 University Drive, Coral Springs, Florida 33071 954-341-1040 "Making You Look So Good" |
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DIET AND EATING HABITS A well balanced diet, minimizing sweets and sugared beverages is important. Hard, crunchy and sticky foods should not be eaten to avoid damaging your braces. Stay away from hard foods like: *popcorn *nuts *peanut brittle *corn chips *ice (chewing) *pizza crust *pretzels *hard candy *corn-on-the-cob Hard foods may do damage by bending wires, loosening cement under the brackets and bands or breaking the little brackets and tubes which have been attached. ________________________________________________________________________ Avoid sticky foods like: *taffy *caramel *fruit cakes *licorice *gum *fruit roll-ups *"gummy" candy *dried fruits Sticky foods damage appliances by bending wires and pulling bracket or bands loose. ________________________________________________________________________
Brush/Rinse immediately after sweets like: *candy *soda pop *shakes and malts *ice cream *cupcakes *cookies *cake and pie *presweetened cereals High sugar foods increase the likelihood of plaque build[up. If you do eat them, brush your teeth immediately afterwards. If you cannot brush right away, always rinse your mouth with clear water after eating sweet foods. Eat with Care *carrot sticks-cut into thin curls. *apples-slice into small wedges; don’t bite into an apple. *hard breads-take small pieces; chew carefully. *pizza-take small bites. Avoid eating the crust. *meats-cut into mini bites and chew carefully. *crackers and biscuits-take small pieces; chew carefully. *peanut butter-soft only. Never eat "chunky" style. A careful orthodontic patient can probably eat almost any food and do no damage to his or her appliance, however, use common sense or, if you are in doubt, ask our staff. Foods to increase calcium and vitamin C *milk *yogurt *cheese *orange juice *apple juice *grapefruit *broccoli *papaya *melons Calcium and Vitamin C are very important for healing bone and collagen that were effected by the movement of your teeth. Consuming adequate amounts of these nutrients will also help maintain healthy gums. |
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