2007-01-20 00:49:39 · 6 answers · asked by happy smiley 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
stay away from poppy seeds (seeds in general)
corn on the cob
etc
(things that will get stuck in your braces and look gross)
2007-01-20 00:57:09 · answer #1 · answered by KIZZ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've had braces twice -- once at 13 and once in my 20's. Nearly anything can be eaten with today's forms of braces, as long as you take care and chew gingerly at first. Extremely sticky things (caramels, gum, etc.) can be very tricky and may cause a "mouth mess" for you. You also risk parts of the braces to come loose or break. Corn on the cob and whole apples can be troublesome, but, once again, eaten gingerly, it's not completely impossible.
Just be sure to brush thoroughly to avoid any staining or permanent teeth damage around the braces. Keep a travel-size toothbrush with you, as well as some toothpicks. You'll be glad you did!
Good luck!
2007-01-20 06:15:04 · answer #2 · answered by Gina B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when I first got braces I had trouble eating meat and chewy candies. but after awhile I could eat normally again- just go with what feels comfortable. also some fruits get strings/pulp stuck in the brackets. one thing that helps is drinking water during and after every meal
2007-01-20 17:59:27 · answer #3 · answered by afriend1234 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
O.k I don't have braces but my friend does and you should get wax from the dentist to put on your braces because you have to put it on if it hurts and trust me it is edible.
STAY AWAY FROM POPCORN IT GETS STUCK IN YOUR BRACES AND IT HURTS
2007-01-20 01:57:36 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the orthodontest will give you a list of what kinds of foods/drinks too stay away from. at least mine did. i know you can't have popcorn. and then for a couple days be ready for food in a blender...lol...they won't be painfull.
good luck!
2007-01-20 00:55:22 · answer #5 · answered by chicago cub's bat bunny 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
corn on the cob, hard candy, gum, popcorn, very sugary foods, and you can eat salad, but i extremely dont reccomend it; i get it stuck in my braces and it takes forever to get it out.
2007-01-20 01:15:30 · answer #6 · answered by Jayy. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋