Can you eat pizza when you have 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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Is pizza bad for 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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What fast food can you 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 pineapple pizza with braces?

Vegetable toppings are fine, but you may want to stay away from a pineapple while having braces. Similarly, if pepperoni is soft and properly cooked, you are good to go with it. Otherwise, cross it off the topping list. As cheerful advice, you can bake your own pizza to suit your orthodontic needs.
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What is not allowed to eat with braces?

Foods to avoid with braces:
  • Chewy foods — bagels, licorice.
  • Crunchy foods — popcorn, chips, ice.
  • Sticky foods — caramel candies, chewing gum.
  • Hard foods — nuts, hard candies.
  • Foods that require biting into — corn on the cob, apples, carrots.
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Foods That You CANT EAT With Braces



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 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 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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Can I eat tacos with braces?

Crunchy tacos, chips and other hard snacks are a big no-no while you're wearing braces. Not only can they lead to damage, but these foods can easily get stuck in your braces which can be incredibly uncomfortable. Soft shell tacos, though, are fine, so always opt for that route.
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What braces color should I not get?

All braces wearers should avoid extremely dark colors like black and brown, as these can make your teeth appear stained or discolored. The same goes for white and yellow, as well as clear rubber bands, which tend to pick up color from dark beverages like coffee, tea, and red wine.
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Can I eat a Big Mac with braces?

A: Yes, you can eat a burger AND sushi with braces. Remember to chew carefully. You can also cut your food into bite size pieces. A few days after getting your braces on or after an adjustment, you may feel sensitivity or soreness in your teeth.
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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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Is pizza bad for teeth?

Pastas, pizza dough, and burger buns are made of plain flour, which is not only low in fiber and nutrient content, but also contain simple carbohydrates that are converted to sugar, then sugar acids, which erodes the teeth's enamel.
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Can I eat wings with braces?

Avoid meats with bones.

This includes chicken wings, legs and thighs, and ribs. The good news is that you can cut or peel the meat off of the bone and eat it.
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What can I eat on the first day of braces?

The Day Your Braces Are Placed

For the first few days after brace placement, we recommend that you avoid eating hard, crunchy, or sticky foods. Instead, eat mashed potatoes, macaroni and cheese, yogurt, soups, etc.; softer foods that will not add to your discomfort.
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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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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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Can I drink hot water with braces?

Most orthodontists recommend avoiding most hot or super cold drinks immediately after getting your braces, as the teeth are sensitive to temperature in the early stage. Here are some drink recommendations for right after you get your braces: Room-temperature water.
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Can you kiss with 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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Which toothpaste is best for 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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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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Can you 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 I drink with braces?

What Can I Drink with Braces?
  • Still Water.
  • Milk Products.
  • Smoothies.
  • Low Sugar Drinks.
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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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