Food Facts | Palmetto Family Orthodontics

It’s always smart to think before you much with braces!

Check out our lists below on what to and what not to eat when having braces.

The Think Before You Munch List

Foods you can eat, but only if you follow the rules…

Hard shell tacos, pretzels, Doritos, Fritos, Cheetos etc.
- Break into small pieces, chew with back of teeth.
Fruits and veggies
- Cut into small pieces, chew with back teeth. Don’t bite with front teeth.
Corn on the cob
- Cut off the corn from the cob, then eat.
Chicken, steak, pork chops, ribs etc.
- Cut the meat off the bone, then eat.
Gum
- Make sure it’s Trident brand with xylitol!

Foods you may NOT eat…

Ice
Nuts, slim Jims, beef jerky
Tootsie Rolls, caramels, Rolos, Snickers, Butterfingers, frozen candy bars
Candy canes, lollipops, Jolly Ranchers, Skittles, Nerds
Starbursts, Twizzlers, Fruit Roll-Ups, taffy, Air Heads, gummy bears, bubble gum

Anything that is hard, sticky or chewy. Trust us, you don’t want your brackets breaking!

As always, we are here to assist you in any way we can.

Don’t hesitate to give us a call if you have further questions on what to eat and not eat with braces.