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3924 Sylvan Lakes Boulevard
Sylvania OH 43560
Tel. (419) 885-4796
or (800) 454-9875
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214 West Airport Hwy
Swanton OH 43558
Tel. (419) 825-3779
or (800) 842-1128
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  Jerry A Lechlak DDS MSD
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"Dr. Lechlak, what foods should I avoid while wearing braces?"
 

You can eat just about anything, but there are some exceptions.  At Orthodontic Associates, 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 Orthodontic Associates 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. Lechlak 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 Orthodontic Associates, we feel you should avoid these as much as possible)

For more information about how we at Orthodontic Associates can help you with dental braces, call us at (800) 454-9875, we will be happy to talk with you.

 

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