Foods to Avoid With Braces

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The foods listed below are not to be eaten with braces; this list does not include every possible item, so use common sense to avoid sticky or chewy foods.

Pretzels
Doritos/Fritos
Potato Chips
Popcorn
Fruit Roll-Ups/Fruit By-the-foot
Jelly Beans
Airheads/Warheads
Skittles
Sweedish Fish
Gummy Bears
Nuts (peanut butter is OK)
Licorice
Candied/Caramel Apples
Jolly Ranchers
Taffy
Croutons
Hard Toast/Bagel
Peanut Brittle

For foods like apples and celery, cut into thin strips.

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Your beautiful smile is now closer than ever...you can substitute foods. Example: No Mars-Bars or MilkyWay, have a Three Musketeers or Reeses Peanut Butter Cups instead! Tastycakes instead of cookies, etc.

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