Can I drink chocolate milk with braces?

Chocolate has a high sugar content – so you need to be careful while eating it. Instead of consuming milk chocolate, we'd advise you to go for dark chocolate. Also, while you may consume chocolate in moderation, it's super-important to avoid frozen chocolate and hard candy – which may break a bracket off your tooth.
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Can I drink milk with braces?

Beverages to avoid with braces.

Water and milk are the best beverages to consume. Use a straw when drinking beverages that may stain teeth.
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Can chocolate ruin braces?

So here comes the big question: Is it okay to eat chocolate when wearing braces? Yes, chocolate is perfectly fine for braces as long as you're eating the right kind. Any type of soft chocolate, from a chocolate bar to a peanut butter cup is going to be perfectly okay for you to eat.
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Can I drink hot chocolate with braces?

Chocolate quickly melts away from teeth and does not harm your hardware.
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What drinks not to drink with braces?

Drinks to Avoid with Braces
  • Fizzy Drinks.
  • Carbonated Drinks.
  • Natural Fruit Juices.
  • Energy Drinks.
  • Sports Drinks.
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Braces - What can I eat or drink?



What drinks are good for braces?

If you have a soda, please brush your teeth thoroughly as soon as possible. We suggest milk, water, fruit juices, Crystal Light, or Snapple. During sports, it is best to drink water, because many sports drinks, including Gatorade, are also very acidic.
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Can you eat 100 grand with braces?

Avoid anything hard or crunchy, such as Snickers, 100 Grand Bars, and anything with nuts or toffee. Jawbreakers and Gobstoppers are also on the list of candies to avoid. Say no to anything too sticky or chewy. Taffy, Starbursts, Skittles, licorice, and other chewy candies can pull on your brackets and wires.
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Can I drink milkshakes with braces?

Most fruits and vegetables are allowed, as long as they are soft. There are also many treats you can have. For example, you can still have ice cream, milkshakes, and cake. Just remember that treatment won't belong, and it will be worth it to have a smile and teeth of which you are proud!
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What color is best for braces?

Choose light blue, bronze, dark purple or subdued reds and pinks to complement lighter skin tones. Choose darker colors to make your teeth appear whiter. Watch out for lighter colors that could make your teeth look more yellow. Consider colors that complement or match your eyes.
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Can we kiss if we have braces?

It's completely fine if you're not ready for something as adventurous as kissing right away! When you feel ready, take it slow. Being gentle while kissing with braces is incredibly important for the safety of you and your partner. It's a good idea to start with closed lips.
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Can I eat Oreos with braces?

You want to avoid anything crunchy or hard, which means no nuts, potato chips, or popcorn. Instead, opt for Cheetos or Pirate Booty. Soft cookies (without nuts) are good, but avoid hard cookies like Oreos and Chips Ahoy unless you're a milk dunker. Ice cream is fine, but skip the nuts and hard candy toppings.
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Can you drink chocolate milk with retainers?

The retainer should be removed for eating and drinking.

When your retainer is in your mouth DO NOT eat chocolate, sweets, chewing gum etc. Or drink sugary or fizzy drinks (incl. diet varieties) and acidic fruit juices. Water and milk are best.
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What are the worst braces colors?

Extremely dark hues, such as black and brown, are the worst colors for braces that should be avoided by all braces wearers since they might stain or discolor your teeth. White and yellow rubber bands, along with clear rubber bands, pick up colors from dark beverages such as coffee, tea, and red wine.
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How can I get my braces off sooner?

How to Get Braces Off Sooner
  1. Chop up those solid foods – make an effort to cut up foods like vegetables and raw fruits as well as hard-crusted bread. ...
  2. Practice good oral hygiene – good oral hygiene can help your teeth move into the desired position quicker, which means less time wearing braces.
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Why do elastics hurt so much?

Discomfort: Because rubber bands apply additional pressure to your teeth and jaw, you may have temporary discomfort when you begin using them. This can be eased by using over-the-counter pain relievers. Allergic reaction: Some types of bands contain latex. Due to this, it's possible to experience an allergic reaction.
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Do braces not eat list?

Foods to avoid with your braces are:
  • Nuts.
  • Potato chips.
  • Popcorn.
  • Crunchy veggies.
  • Hard candies (such as jolly ranchers or lollipops)
  • Gum (Sugar-free gum is okay)
  • Sticky candies (like laffy-taffy or gummy bears)
  • Corn on the cob.
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Can I eat pizza with braces?

Can you eat pizza with braces? Yes! You certainly can, as long as you avoid crusts and toppings that are too tough and hard, sticky, or stringy, and eat in small, careful bites. Of course, it's also essential to clean your teeth and the metal wires after eating for optimum dental health.
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Can I eat fries with braces?

You can still eat things like ice cream, brownies, cookies, cake, French fries, burger, hot dogs, and pizza (just avoid the crust), no problem.
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Can I chew gum with braces?

Patients should not chew gum while they have their expander, but patients with traditional braces can chew gum if it is on the ADA (American Dental Association) approved list of sugar-free gums. These gums are sweetened by non-cavity causing sweeteners such as aspartame, sorbitol or mannitol.
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Can I eat a Twix with braces?

Foods to Enjoy

Suck ice, hard candies instead of biting. Pirate's Booty popcorn, popcorn without hulls, choose chocolate and candy bars with only small amounts of carmel or small nut pieces (Snickers, Twix). Chew small pieces of SUGAR FREE GUM (Trident, Extra or Spry).
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Can I lick lollipops with braces?

While peppermints and similar types of sweets are safe to suck on, biting them can cause serious damage. So lollipops are okay for your child with braces as long as he or she is old enough to understand that it's limited to licking. DO look for “braces-friendly” recipes.
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What toothpaste is best with braces?

Toothpaste Recommendations for Braces
  • Sensodyne Pronamel Daily Protection Enamel Toothpaste.
  • Crest Toothpaste Gum Detoxify Deep Clean.
  • Colgate Total Toothpaste.
  • Colgate Cavity Protection Toothpaste with Fluoride.
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Does eating with braces get easier?

After five days to a week, any initial discomfort associated with the braces should be gone or much improved. The teeth will have gradually acclimated to the braces, and eating should be much easier.
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Why do my braces hurt when I drink water?

Why does my tooth hurt when I drink water with braces? While various influences can affect teeth sensitivity, the most common causes are exposure to cold foods, hot foods, hot drinks or cold drinks. If your food or drink is considerably hot or cold, this may be causing your sensitivity.
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What braces color make your teeth whiter?

While the bands can't actually whiten your teeth, they can make them appear whiter. To do it, ask your orthodontist for a dark colour. Dark colours like deep blue or purple are going to contrast against the colour of your teeth beside the brackets and make them appear whiter. Similar to the effect of red lipstick.
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