Can I 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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Can you eat Subway sandwich with braces?

So you should NOT take a bite into an Apple or Pizza or Big Subway sandwich or Fried Chicken etc. You can eat all these but cut them with a knife or tear them and eat with side teeth.
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What fast food can I eat 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!
  • Soft tacos with all the fixings — avoid hard shells!
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Can you eat Subway cookies with braces?

Just remember, take small bites. 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.
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Is bread bad for 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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Can I eat Chick Fil A with braces?

The answer is yes, if you do it right. Given that sandwiches vary so much, you will need to make the right choices any time you make yourself a sandwich or order one while you're out. You will also need to be careful while eating a sandwich with braces so you don't end up causing damage to your braces.
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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 Mcdonald's fries with braces?

French fries are safe to eat with braces.
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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 Taco Bell with braces?

Hard tacos is another one of the foods to avoid with braces. Next time you're at Taco Bell opt for something softer like a quesadilla or burrito. Your teeth will thank you.
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Can I eat pizza crust with braces?

You can still eat pizza when you have braces, but it all comes down to the type of pizza. The best way to go is soft-crust pizza. Tougher crusts or thin crusts can damage your braces and get stuck between the wires, brackets and your teeth. Another thing to think about is the toppings.
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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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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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When can I eat a sandwich after braces?

It's possible that only soft foods like soup, mashed potatoes, and soft-bread sandwiches will be manageable right when you first get your braces on or tightened. But after the first few weeks, your gums will handle the braces better and you will become a pro at biting and chewing your food carefully, but effectively.
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Can you eat bread rolls with braces?

Foods to avoid right after getting braces include: ice cream. thick rolls or breads.
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Can I eat donuts with braces?

Avoid Sugary Food

While foods such as doughnuts, pastries, and cake are soft and easy to chew, these items contain sugar and white flour that will stick to your teeth, wires, and brackets.
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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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What can you not drink with braces?

Drinks to Avoid with Braces
  • Fizzy Drinks.
  • Carbonated Drinks.
  • Natural Fruit Juices.
  • Energy Drinks.
  • Sports Drinks.
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Do braces stain teeth?

While braces usually do a great job of straightening our teeth, they can sometimes leave discoloration behind once they're removed. There are even several ways to minimize or remove the appearance of staining if it affects your teeth. Yet the best way to get rid of braces staining is to avoid it in the first place.
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Can I eat 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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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 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 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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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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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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