A Few Words on Braces Unfriendly Foods from Dr. Roth & Team

It may seem crazy, but there are so many rumors out there about what’s good for your teeth, what’s bad for your teeth, what will make your teeth crooked, what will discolor your teeth, and so on. We wanted to help set the record straight this summer with a few tips on foods to avoid with braces!

For example, sugary foods and drinks can cause damage with braces if brushing is not regular. For our Invisalign patients, drinking sweet drinks with their aligners in place can cause the rate of decay to rapidly increase because the sugary liquids remain in contact with teeth for a longer period of time while in the aligners.

Similarly, anything hard, sticky, or chewy can damage braces and can extend the length of time in treatment. Chewing gum that is marked "free-dent" or "stick-free" can still damage the braces or the wires that help move the teeth.

If you ever have questions about what foods you should avoid while in orthodontic treatment, give us a call!