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 mcdonalds with braces on?

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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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 potatoes with braces?

Immediately after your braces are put on, and for a day or two following adjustment appointments, you may find it helpful to stick to soft food. This doesn't have to just be soups or shakes – baked potatoes, mac and cheese, rice, and applesauce are all excellent options to give your mouth a chance to adjust.
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Can you eat french fries first day 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 eat Cheetos 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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Can I eat hot fries with braces?

Flaming Hot Cheetos, Takis, Hot Fries, Hot'n Spicy chicharrones, Flaming Hot Doritos, Sabritones chips and Sabritas Chips must be avoided while you have braces on. These hot chips are hard and crunchy, so you have to bite down hard to crush them with your teeth.
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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 rolls with braces?

Very chewy foods, like pizza crust, can be disastrous for your brace. They can get stuck in brackets and may be tough to eat. You'll want to steer clear of eating: Large pieces of chewy meat (instead, cut into very small pieces)
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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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Does eating get easier with braces?

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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Can you bite into food with braces?

a. No chewing on ice, carrots, candies, gum, crunchy chips, nuts, etc. No nail biting or pencil/pen chewing or picking on braces. You should NOT take a bite into anything with your front teeth because the bond has good strength for pull or push force but will NOT stand any peel kind of force like biting into something.
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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 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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What chips can I eat with braces?

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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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's the average time you wear braces?

On average, it takes about 24 months to complete an orthodontic treatment. Some patients require less than 12 months, but there are also patients requiring up to 3 years of treatment before their teeth reach the desired position.
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Can I eat hot dogs with braces?

Hamburgers and hot dogs are a-okay for braces. If kids have a hard time opening their mouths because of bands on the braces, they could eat the burger or hot dog without a bun. Bratwurst is also okay, but you might want to slice it to make it easier for kids to bite.
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Is spicy food bad for braces?

Recommended foods to avoid after getting braces: Cold foods like ice cream or popsicles. Spicy foods like Jalapenos or Chili Peppers. Thick rolls or bread.
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Can I eat Chipotle with braces?

Ballou Orthodontics: Any bowl here from Chipotle is great for a braces wearing patient... just try to avoid the chips, have a tortillas instead :) Ballou Orthodontics: Their Big-Loaded Burrito is so hearty and braces wearing safe! Ballou Orthodontics: The sushi is great!
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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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Can I have bacon 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 a burrito with braces?

Cut your burrito or soft taco into small pieces and chew with your back teeth. When considering Cinco de Mayo food ideas, remember, soft-cooked meats, beans and steamed, roasted or soft veggies are all safe to eat with braces.
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