Dental Braces Indianapolis Indiana IN.

Indianapolis Dentist Charles Solomon DDS and Don Newman DDS Cosmetic Dentistry

Solomon & Newman
Gentle Dental Care

3945 Eagle Creek Parkway = Indianapolis = IN 46254 = (888) 563-2927
10425 Commerce Drive Suite 130 = Carmel = IN 46032 = (317) 803-3300

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Foods To Avoid While Wearing Orthodontic Braces...

You can eat just about anything, but there are some exceptions. At Solomon & Newman Gentle Dental Care, we feel that getting used to braces also usually means making a few adjustments in your eating habits. This is because some food might damage your braces or cause problems for your teeth. Here's a list of items to avoid (or some ways they can still be enjoyed with caution):

	Apples (don't bite into a whole one! Cut it into wedges first.)
	Bubble gum (some orthodontists allow sugarless gum, but check with yours for approval)
	Candy (caramels, taffy, nut brittles, fruit-flavored chewy candies, gummi anything!)
	Carrots (avoid sticks, cut into thin curls)
	Corn on the cob (remove the kernels from the cob, then enjoy!)
	Corn chips/crisp tacos hard foods (they're tough on braces, causing bending and breaking)
	Ice (no crunching!)
	Lemon juice/lemons (pure lemon juice is very hard on your tooth enamel)
	Nuts, pizza crust/crusty breads (outer edges)
	Popcorn or pretzels (the large, hard varieties)
	Sticky foods (can bend wires and pull off brackets)
	Sugary foods (avoid these as much as possible; if you do eat them, brush your teeth within minutes or as soon as possible, or at least rinse your mouth with water)
For more information about how we at Solomon & Newman Gentle Dental Care can help you with dental braces, call us at (888) 563-2927, we will be happy to talk with you.

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