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THE BEST FOODS TO EAT WITH BRACES

O ur friends at The Ortho Practice dish up their recommendations for the best food to eat – and avoid – with braces. The day has finally arrived – your braces are on. You’re already dreaming about your final appointment when suddenly you are hit with the rule book of the dos and don’ts of looking after your braces. As orthodontists we like to consider these ‘rules’ as advice to patients for taking care of their braces and teeth during treatment. A big component of this advice is diet. Immediately, you receive a list of foods to completely avoid including, nuts, popcorn, gum and hard and chewy confectionaries. Most orthodontists strongly advise of steering clear of sugary drinks too, as they increase your risk of tooth decay. Then there are the foods you have to approach with caution. Apples and carrots are recommended to be chopped into bite sized pieces and corn to be eaten off the cob. Chips are to be chewed carefully and one at a time (even we agree that’s a tough one). Pizza, bagels and even your favourite cut of meat must be chewed carefully and slowly to avoid damaging a bracket or wire. The last thing you want to be doing is sitting back in your orthodontist’s chair for yet another repair.

This is a costly exercise that could potentially affect the length of your treatment time. But what about the foods you can eat? Soft and pureed foods are definitely popular, especially after your braces have been tightened. Soups and smoothies are a delicious and clever way of consuming all of those essential nutrients without the risk of damaging your braces or getting food stuck between your brackets. The choices are endless when it comes to eating with braces - yoghurts, quinoa and acai bowls for breakfast, noodles and fritters for lunch, pasta and seafood for dinner and of course, ice cream for dessert. In fact, you can visit The Ortho Practice’s blog for a long list of delicious, braces-friendly recipes that are healthy and simple to prepare. The Ortho Practice is located at 84 Avoca Drive, Kincumber, are a Diamond Invisalign® Treatment Provider and a member of the Australian Society of Orthodontists. You can visit their blog at www.theorthopractice.com. au/blog for a full list of recipes. Be sure to give their friendly team a call on 4369 2209 to take advantage of their current offer, exclusive to Central Coast Home & Lifestyle readers.

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