What Can I Snack on if I Have Braces?

My Braces Doctor is your orthodontic specialist when you need braces in Fairfax, VA. We have convenient locations in Fairfax, Fredericksburg, Manassas, and Springfield, VA. Braces straighten your teeth and can improve your life, but they are a commitment to wear and you need to take care of them to get the most out of your braces treatment. Keep reading for more information and come see us for braces in Fairfax, VA, by booking an appointment with Dr. Nadia Sina and Dr. Hilda Oweisy.

Braces in Fairfax, VA

Traditional braces treatment uses brackets and wires to shift the teeth into a correct position, straightening your teeth and correcting the bite. The benefits of straight teeth and a beautiful smile will follow you for the rest of your life, but one of the downsides is that wearing braces comes with some restrictions on hard and sticky foods. It's better to avoid these foods during your braces treatment because of potential damage to the brackets and wires. It's also common for white spot lesions, or early decay, to form around the brackets where food gets stuck. Making smart snacking choices and staying consistent with brushing and flossing ensures your braces treatment in Fairfax, VA, will go smoothly.

Snack attack!

You want to avoid very sticky, sweet candy and hard foods like hard candy and candies with nuts. So what's safe to snack on? Enjoy any of these healthy snacks:

• Fruit (cut into pieces)
• Fresh vegetables for a satisfying crunch
• Hummus is a great dip for dressing up veggies
• Cheese
• Lunchmeats
• Jello
• Yogurt
• Pudding

All of these healthy options are safe to enjoy with braces. When you snack, it's a good idea to brush and floss to remove all the food and debris from around the brackets and in between the teeth. Make smart snacking choices and keep up a great oral hygiene routine to get the best treatment out of your braces.

My Braces Doctor is proud to be your orthodontic specialist and serve you at our locations in Fairfax, Fredericksburg, Manassas, and Springfield, VA. Contact Dr. Nadia Sina and Dr. Hilda Oweisy for an appointment at (703) 877-0990.