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 drinks can you have with braces?

What Can I Drink with Braces?
  • Still Water.
  • Milk Products.
  • Smoothies.
  • Low Sugar Drinks.
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What drinks to avoid while on braces?

Although drinks will not damage the brace or disturb the process, drinks like coffee, red wine and fizzy drinks can have a staining affect to your teeth.
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Can you drink whatever you want with braces?

With traditional braces, they're bonded to your teeth and they're typically made of stainless steel or a ceramic material that resists staining, so you can drink whatever you'd like to a certain extent.
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Can you drink hot drinks with braces?

Can You Drink Coffee 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.
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Braces - What can I eat or drink?



Can I drink Coke with braces?

Limit Your Soda Intake & Use A Straw!

If you want to enjoy the occasional soda while you're wearing your braces, it's perfectly fine, but we recommend that you limit the amount that you drink and how often to reduce the amount of acid and sugar that your teeth are exposed to.
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Can I drink milk with braces?

You can drink as much plain water and plain milk as you like, whenever you want, there are no restrictions (but it must be plain). The commercial milk drinks such as Big M, Breaka, Up-and-Go, Iced Coffee Breaks, flavoured milks, etc, which are much higher in sugar, are also on the banned list.
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Can I drink from a straw with braces?

You will need to watch your diet very carefully while wearing braces to avoid damage to your teeth and gums. Avoid sweet and/or sticky food, sweets, and drinks full of acid like fizzy drinks and fruit juices. If you cannot avoid them, have them with your main meals and drink them through a straw.
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Can I drink Starbucks with braces?

Coffee & Tea

Coffee and Tea are two drinks that are highly pigmented. They can stain not only the brackets of your braces, but your teeth as well. The stains can demineralize your teeth, which can lead to decay. If your teeth become stained, it can be taken care of with over the counter whitening stripes.
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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 drink lemonade with braces?

Do not eat or suck on lemons. The acid in them is horrible for your teeth. However, you may have lemon pie, lemonade, or lemon in your tea, etc. Do not pick at your appliances, or run your fingers or tongue under or around wires.
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Is it OK to drink coffee with braces?

For those who wear traditional braces: Dark-colored beverage such as coffee, tea, red wine, and soda can stain the brackets and bands of your braces. They can also stain your teeth. If you still choose to drink coffee, tea, red wine, and soda, rinse with water or mouthwash afterwards.
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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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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 drink Flavoured water with braces?

Thus, if you are wearing your aligners, it's best to avoid or limit: Sodas. Acidic liquids. Flavored water.
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Can I drink soft drinks with braces?

Taking Care of Your Braces

Milk and water are the safest drinks for your braces. Drinking soda, juices and sparkling water will only damage your teeth, so avoid them if you can. If you can't give up drinking soda, at least use a straw and don't let the soda sit in your mouth.
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Can I drink hot chocolate with braces?

Soft Chocolate: Chocolate puddings, hot chocolate, soft chocolate truffles–chocolate seems to be everywhere during the holiday season. Of all the sweets you could eat, chocolate may be the best for your teeth–especially dark chocolate. Chocolate quickly melts away from teeth and does not harm your hardware.
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Can you have slushies with braces?

Cold drinks.

Ice-cold water, slushies, and smoothies will temporarily numb your mouth and take away most of the pain. Just be careful not to have too many sugary drinks, since they damage your teeth. Ice water is a great option because it's also healthy!
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Can I drink milkshakes with braces?

Most fruits and vegetables are allowed, as long as they are soft. There are also many treats you can have. For example, you can still have ice cream, milkshakes, and cake. Just remember that treatment won't belong, and it will be worth it to have a smile and teeth of which you are proud!
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Should I touch my braces?

Touching your braces Unless you are cleaning them, keep your hands away from your braces. Don't bend or try to move anything on your own. If a wire or bracket pops off, call your Docbraces orthodontist and make an appointment to have it repaired.
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Can I eat noodles with braces?

Food That Can Be Eaten 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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Can you 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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Is dark chocolate OK for braces?

Yes, chocolate is perfectly fine for braces as long as you're eating the right kind. Any type of soft chocolate, from a chocolate bar to a peanut butter cup is going to be perfectly okay for you to eat.
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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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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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