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Houston, TX J Dean McDaniel DDS
Cosmetic Dentistry
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J Dean McDaniel DDS |
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1200 Binz Street Suite 1380
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Houston
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TX 77004
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(713) 520-8400
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Foods To Avoid While Wearing Orthodontic Braces...
 You can eat just about anything, but there are some exceptions.
At J Dean McDaniel DDS, 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's a list of items to avoid (or some ways they can still be enjoyed
with caution):
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Apples (don't bite into a whole one! Cut it into wedges first.) |
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Bubble gum (some orthodontists allow sugarless gum, but check with yours for approval)
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Candy (caramels, taffy, nut brittles, fruit-flavored chewy candies, gummi anything!) |
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Carrots (avoid sticks, cut into thin curls)
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Corn on the cob (remove the kernels from the cob, then enjoy!)
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Corn chips/crisp tacos
hard foods (they're tough on braces, causing bending and breaking) |
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Ice (no crunching!) |
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Lemon juice/lemons (pure lemon juice is very hard on your tooth enamel) |
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Nuts, pizza crust/crusty breads (outer edges)
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Popcorn or pretzels (the large, hard varieties) |
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Sticky foods (can bend wires and pull off brackets) |
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Sugary foods (avoid these as much as possible; if you do eat them, brush your teeth within minutes or as soon as possible, or at least rinse your mouth with water) |
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For more information about how we at J Dean McDaniel DDS can help you with
dental braces, call us at (713) 520-8400, we will be happy to talk with you.
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Orthodontic - Braces
In Houston Texas and the surrounding
Museum District - Park Plaza - Texas Medical Center - West University Place TX areas. |
