Can I eat an orange with braces?

Soft fruits: Bananas, oranges, grapefruits, and other soft fruits can be a healthy, delicious, and easy snack for those with braces.
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What fruits can I eat with braces?

We strongly suggest cutting hard fruits into bite-sized pieces so you can chew them with your back teeth and avoid causing harm to your braces. The best type of fruit to eat with braces are blueberries, raspberries and blackberries, especially when your teeth are tender after getting your wires changed.
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What fruits can I not eat with braces?

You want to avoid unripe peaches and pears, and fruits such as apples since they are harder to bite into and can cause damage to your brackets and wires. Other fruits such as raspberries and strawberries have seeds that can get stuck in your braces, so they should be avoided as well.
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What foods dont get stuck in braces?

Soft foods help prevent damage to your braces, but they don't get much food stuck in your braces, either. Saying no to hard foods like hard candy and whole apples will prevent a difficult cleaning session later in the day. Choose foods like these: Dairy —Yogurt, soft cheeses.
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Is it okay to eat lemon with braces?

The following foods can be particularly harmful to your teeth while wearing braces: Taffy and caramels, soda pop, sugar on cereal, icing on rolls and cakes, peanut butter and jelly, ketchup, syrup and honey on pancakes or waffles, and lemons (citric acid in juice can dissolve tooth enamel if eaten too frequently).
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Is Orange Juice Good for braces?

Beverages to avoid with braces.

As sugar is a component to many drinks, beverages such as soda, natural fruit juice and carbonated drinks should not be consumed. Such drinks can damage tooth enamel and increase chances of tooth decay and erosion.
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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 I eat Oreo 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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What can I eat with braces first week?

Here's a list for first week of braces foods that we recommend our patients stock up on.
  • Eggs.
  • Oatmeal.
  • Smoothies.
  • Cold drinks.
  • Yogurt.
  • Noodles and pasta.
  • Soup.
  • Mashed potatoes.
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How long after braces can I eat normally?

It's okay to eat as soon as you leave the office, but we highly suggest only eating softer foods the first few days while your mouth and teeth adjust. Stick to pasta, seedless bread, soft veggies, pudding, soup, yogurt, etc.
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What junk food can I eat with braces?

Soft pretzels, potato chips, cheese puffs

Things like string cheese, peanut butter and jelly, fruit, crackers, or pudding taste good and travel well. If you have Invisalign clear aligners, no foods are off limits!
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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 french 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. Below is a list of foods to avoid and foods you can eat. If you are careful and practice good oral hygiene, you'll achieve a great smile in the amount of time Dr.
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Can I eat noodles with braces?

Foods that can be eaten with braces include: Bread – pre-cut loaves of bread, soft tacos and tortillas are safe options. Dairy – soft cheese, yoghurt and dips are fine to eat with braces. Grains– rice, noodles and all kinds of cooked pasta are soft and suitable for braces.
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What are the easiest foods to eat with braces?

Some ideal foods to eat right after getting braces (and for the rest of your treatment) include:
  • Oatmeal.
  • Scrambled eggs.
  • Soups.
  • Pasta.
  • Seafood.
  • Soft vegetables.
  • Mashed potatoes.
  • Soft cheeses.
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How can I lose weight with braces?

If you have been thinking about losing weight, this is a good time to do it! Avoiding chewing hard or tough foods such as chewy meats, raw vegetables or hard breads, will make eating easier and more comfortable. After a few days, you will be able to eat most foods again.
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How long will braces hurt?

Mild pain or discomfort is a normal side effect of wearing braces. But you should only feel the discomfort immediately after your orthodontist places or adjusts your braces or wires. The discomfort typically disappears within four days, and braces pain rarely lasts longer than a week.
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How do you sleep with braces on?

How to Sleep with Braces
  1. Tip #1: Keep your teeth and gums clean. ...
  2. Tip #2: Try sleeping on your back. ...
  3. Tip #3: Use dental wax if needed. ...
  4. Tip #4: Use Tylenol if you have to! ...
  5. Tip #5: Wear a nightguard or mouthguard if you grind your teeth.
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Can I eat chicken nuggets with braces?

Brownies — no nuts. Chicken nuggets — cut these into pieces to avoid damaging your braces! Soft tacos with all the fixings — avoid hard shells!
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Can you kiss if you both have braces?

Wait until you feel comfortable with your braces before trying for anything adventurous, like a kiss. We recommend waiting at least two weeks before attempting any kissing. When you do kiss, take it slow. Being gentle is important, both for the safety of your braces and your partner.
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Can I eat Skittles with braces on?

For example, chewy treats such as M&Ms and Skittles can break the brackets of one's braces. Additionally, caramels are prone to getting stuck in your braces. Hard candies are fine to suck on but should not be bitten. Halloween candies are not made with dental health in mind.
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What chips can u eat with braces?

Can I eat chips with braces? Yes, you just need to select the right ones. Pringles, “baked” chips and Cheeto Puffs/Fries are great braces options for chips. Just try to remember to eat ONE CHIP AT A TIME, so that you don't accidentally break a bracket.
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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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What color braces make 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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Do spacers hurt?

When the spacers are first inserted, you may experience a little discomfort and pain, but they don't hurt more than braces. This is because only slight pressure is exerted and on a few teeth. If your teeth are more tightly packed together, spacers will hurt a little more.
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