{"id":364,"date":"2023-06-17T00:37:00","date_gmt":"2023-06-17T00:37:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.treehousedentalpartners.com\/blog\/?p=364"},"modified":"2023-07-17T00:40:02","modified_gmt":"2023-07-17T00:40:02","slug":"summer-food-guide-for-braces","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.treehousedentalpartners.com\/blog\/2023\/06\/17\/summer-food-guide-for-braces\/","title":{"rendered":"Dos and Don\u2019ts For Eating Summer Foods with Braces"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-365 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.treehousedentalpartners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/bbq-3-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Grilled meat on barbeque\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.treehousedentalpartners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/bbq-3-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.treehousedentalpartners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/bbq-3-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.treehousedentalpartners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/bbq-3-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.treehousedentalpartners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/bbq-3-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.treehousedentalpartners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/bbq-3.jpg 1601w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>If this is your first summer with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.treehousedentalpartners.com\/traditional-orthodontics.html\">braces<\/a>, you might worry about missing out on some of your seasonal favorites. Many foods can lead to a broken bracket or wire, but you can still enjoy many tasty treats and meals. Here are the dos and don&#8217;ts of enjoying summer foods while wearing braces.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Summer Foods to Skip<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Summer is a great time to head outside to fire up the grill while enjoying the warmer temperatures and sunshine. Whether you&#8217;re grilling some meat, making s&#8217;mores, or staying up late to watch a movie, your orthodontist will recommend avoiding certain foods, like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Corn on the Cob: <\/strong>Corn on the cob is a sweet treat, but it can lead to an orthodontic emergency. Biting it can cause a bracket to pop off or break a wire. Not to mention, the kernels can get stuck between your teeth, which can be very difficult to remove.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Corn Chips or Pretzels: <\/strong>Corn chips and pretzels are crunchy, which can damage your braces. They are also loaded with starches, which feed cavity-causing bacteria.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tough or Chewy Meats:<\/strong> Resisting barbequed ribs or a juicy steak can be difficult, but watch what you put on your plate. Tough meats and those on a bone can be a recipe for disaster for your braces.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Raw Vegetables:<\/strong> Vegetables are loaded with vital nutrients, but many can damage your braces if they are raw, like carrots.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Popcorn: <\/strong>Popcorn is a big No-No because the kernels can get caught between your teeth or in your braces. Biting on a kernel can also lead to a broken tooth or wire.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sticky Sweets:<\/strong> Sticky foods can pull your brackets off your teeth. They can also cling to your braces and teeth, increasing your risk of decay.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Summer Foods to Enjoy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Although you might have to skip a few foods while on your orthodontic journey, there are still many great summer favorites you can enjoy, like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Cool Treats:<\/strong> Yogurt, ice cream, and pudding are tasty cool treats you can have on a hot day.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Soft Side Dishes: <\/strong>baked beans, macaroni salad, and potato salad are great side dishes if you have braces.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Soft Fruits: <\/strong>Choose soft fruit, like watermelon or cantaloupe.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Grilled Fish and Soft Meats: <\/strong>Grilled fish and other soft meats are delicious when cooked on the grill. You won&#8217;t have to skip the next barbecue to protect your braces.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Skipping a few foods for a few months is a small price to pay while improving your smile. Once your brackets come off, you won&#8217;t have to think twice about what you&#8217;re putting on your plate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About Dr. Jing Guo<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.treehousedentalpartners.com\/meet-dr-guo.html\">Dr. Guo<\/a> earned her dental degree at the Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine and achieved her certificate in orthodontics at the University of Detroit Mercy. She is a proud member of the American Dental Association and the Massachusetts Dental Society. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.treehousedentalpartners.com\/request-an-appointment.html\">Request an appointment<\/a> through our website to schedule a consultation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If this is your first summer with braces, you might worry about missing out on some of your seasonal favorites. Many foods can lead to a broken bracket or wire, but you can still enjoy many tasty treats and meals. 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