Can I eat chicken nuggets with braces?

You can eat chicken nuggets on the first day of wearing your braces or Invisalign aligners trays; nuggets are boneless chicken it's ok to eat with braces. Some foods are harmful to the orthodontic treatment that the dentist will advise you while getting braces.
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Can I eat McDonald's chicken nuggets with braces?

Here are some ideas of soft fast foods you can eat with braces: Pizza —avoid the crust. Brownies — no nuts. Chicken nuggets — cut these into pieces to avoid damaging your braces!
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Can you eat chicken with brace?

Grilled Chicken and Vegetables. While meat from a bone can cause damage to your braces, deboned meats like chicken breast can be eaten. Chicken pairs nicely with vegetables like broccoli.
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Can I eat mcdonalds after braces?

The normal rules for taking care of your braces apply at McDonald's. Even though hamburgers are soft, they require a large front biting motion that may dislodge your wires. Even chicken nuggets require this motion if you eat them by hand. The solution might be to eat your McDonald's with a fork and a knife.
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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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What junk food can you eat with braces?

Things like string cheese, peanut butter and jelly, fruit, crackers, or pudding taste good and travel well.
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They include:
  • Chocolates like M&Ms, Hershey bars, Kit Kats, and Reese's Pieces.
  • Soft, fresh-baked cookies.
  • Ice cream or frozen yogurt.
  • Soft pretzels, potato chips, cheese puffs.
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Do braces not eat list?

Foods you can't eat with braces
  • 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 you eat Takis with braces?

Any type of hard and crunchy food is something you will want to avoid while wearing your braces. Chips like Fritos, Doritos, Tostitos, Cheetos, Takis, as well as pretzels and other hard breads are foods that can not only damage your wire, but also cause your brackets to break.
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What can u not drink with braces?

Sugary Drinks to Avoid with Braces
  • Acidic liquids (includes distilled water and some bottled spring water)
  • Energy drinks.
  • Flavored water.
  • Fruit drinks.
  • Sodas (including diet)
  • Sports drinks.
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Is fried chicken OK for braces?

Hard and crunchies: tortilla chips or hard shell tortilla, Cheetos, Fritos, Doritos, Kettle Chips, Cheez-Its, pretzels, popcorn, crust of the bread or pizza, crispy french fries, well-toasted bread, fried chicken and sandwiches/hamburgers should be avoided during braces.
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Do you lose weight with braces?

3. Weight loss. This is one of the most unexpected side effects of wearing braces. Some patients report losing weight as the result of better food choices.
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Is bacon OK with braces?

The best foods to eat with braces are those that are not high in sugar and do not require excessive chewing. For breakfast, try eggs, yogurt, bacon, wheat toast, or oatmeal. Lunch may steer toward a banana rather than an apple, a salad without nuts, and a glass of water.
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Can I eat fast food with braces?

A wide variety of fast foods are safe to eat with braces if followed the proper technique for eating them. Pizza (no crust), soft cakes and brownies, chicken nuggets, soft tacos, bacon, and certain chocolates are some of the braces-friendly fast foods that can be eaten without causing any disruption to them.
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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 is it so hard to eat with braces?

It's not uncommon for braces to feel uncomfortable after having them first placed or tightened. This discomfort will subside, but it can make eating and chewing difficult at first. Braces work by applying pressure to align the teeth, which can cause temporary oral pain.
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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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What candy can I eat with braces?

Here is a list of acceptable types of candy you can eat with braces:
  • Soft chocolate (you're welcome, just be sure to avoid caramel & nuts!)
  • KitKat bars (orange edition included)
  • Smarties.
  • Soft or Chewy SweetTarts.
  • Marshmallows (more info on this coming soon)
  • Soft cookies.
  • Reese's Peanut Butter Cups.
  • Peppermint Patties.
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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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Can you eat Subway with braces?

As a general rule, don't use your teeth to break or tear any sort of food. Even a sandwich should be pulled apart and eaten on your back teeth. This is particularly important for bread rolls, hamburgers, Subway, etc. Lollies - The most common cause of problems with braces is lollies.
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Do braces hurt?

Braces can cause discomfort or pain while the person is wearing them. Usually, people will only feel pain or discomfort when an orthodontist first fits the braces and after regular brace tightening. They may also feel pain if part of the brace is rubbing or poking into the inside of their mouth.
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Do you use toothpaste with braces?

A toothbrush with rounded bristles works well for brushing braces, and fluoride toothpaste is always best, as it helps prevent tooth decay. Your orthodontist may also recommend a fluoride rinse to accompany proper brushing and flossing.
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Can I eat chocolate with braces?

Can You Eat Chocolate and Sweets with Braces? Yes, you can eat some chocolates with braces, but in strict moderation and only during meal times. As a rule of thumb, it's best to go for options that are low in sugar.
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How much do braces cost?

The cost range for braces can vary greatly for each type:

Metal braces (traditional braces): $3,000 - 7,000. Ceramic braces: $4,000 - 8,000. Lingual braces: $8,000 - 10,000. Invisalign: $4,000 - 7,400.
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