There are some dietary restrictions which one should follow for better oral hygiene while wearing braces. We at Vasupujya Pediatric Dental Hospital advise our patients to follow a soft food diet in the beginning and gradually start incorporating harderf oods in the diet.
When the braces are placed in the mouth a foreign feeling is felt in the mouth and it takes a little while to get accustomed to it. The salivation in the mouth will increase in the initial days. But it will reduce as the body will get adapted to the braces.
The following things are to be avoided while wearing braces
Chewy candy
These can pull the orthodontic appliance away from your teeth. This will require another appointment with the dentist and will slow down the treatment process.
Foods that you need to bite with your front teeth
Foods like apples, celery, corn on the cob and meat with bones do not need to be completely removed from your diet, but they should be cut into small pieces so that they can be chewed with the molars.
Hard foods
Biting into things like ice and nuts can break wires and brackets. Popcorn has the additional problem of getting lodged in your gums behind the bracket,severely irritating them.
Sticky and sugary foods
Foods high in sugar content can cause heavy plaque buildup that can get accumulated between brackets and wires and lead to tooth decay. If you do choose to consume sweets, brush your teeth immediately after.
Sticky foods which can get stuck in the orthodontic bracket like caramel candies, sticky chocolates are to be avoided because if they get stuck there can be tooth decay
Any other kind foods which is likely to get stuck or which is hard to chew are to be avoided because they damage the orthodontic appliances.
Biting using your front teeth is not allowed. Sandwiches, pizzas, raw fruits and vegetables are to be cut into bite sized pieces and then consumed. We only need our back teeth to chew our food. All the foods which are consumed are to be placed in the back of the mouth.
At Vasupujya Pediatric Dental Hospital we provide wholesome dental treatment which doesn’t end in the clinic.We not only take care of your teeth in the clinic but also teach you how to maintain dental health at home.