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Eating with braces

Great news! You can still enjoy most of your favourite foods during orthodontic treatment. We’ll always go over any instructions you need to know when it comes to wearing braces. But we’ve also put together a reminder of what foods you can enjoy freely - and which are best avoided.

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Foods you can eat
with braces

Overnight oats (leave out chia seeds)
Porridge
Eggs
Yoghurt
Soft fruits
Smoothies (try to avoid berries with small seeds)
Meat cut into bite size pieces
Steamed veggies
Pasta

Foods you can eatwith braces

Omelettes
Mashed potato, kumara, pumpkin, cauliflower
Quiches
Fish
Cottage pie
Soft cheeses
Light crackers dunked in hummus to soften them a little

Foods to avoid while wearing braces

As a general rule, we encourage our patients to avoid anything hard, chewy, sticky or high in sugar or acidity. These things could damage your braces and your teeth.

Pizza crusts – just enjoy the soft toppings instead
Popcorn – sorry, movie nights will have to be with frozen
yoghurt instead
Corn on the cob – but you can still enjoy it if you cut the
kernels off
Caramel and other sweets - sweets both sticky and hard can be harmful for your braces

Foods to avoid while wearing braces

Have questions?
Call us!

These lists are not exhaustive. If there’s something you’re unsure about, you can always contact us.
Remember, it’s always best to err on the side of caution to avoid anything that may damage your braces and slow down your treatment.

Have questions?Call us!