1. Avoid Teeth Whitening Products
Whitening products are great but not during braces. The
reason you should avoid teeth whitening products is that they will only whiten
some parts of your teeth, leaving you with patchy discoloration. That being said, this really only applies to
traditional braces and ceramic braces. That means if you have Invisalign,
you’re good to go. Otherwise, hold off on teeth whitening until after your
braces come off.
2. Don’t Chew On Your Pens
The reason for this
is twofold. Don't chew on anything. First of all, when you chew on hard objects that aren’t food, you
run the risk of breaking a wire or popping off a bracket. Secondly, chewing on
something like a pen will wear down your tooth enamel over time and can even
damage the muscles in your jaw.
3. If You Have Ceramic Braces or Invisalign, Avoid Foods
That Will Stain
If you don’t want your ceramic braces or Invisalign trays to
turn yellowish-brown in color, be sure to steer clear of foods that easily
stain like tomato paste (like marinara sauce), mustard, coffee, or any other
drinks that are dark in color. You’ll also want to avoid spices like turmeric and
curry because they can turn your ceramic braces or Invisalign trays a bright
orange or neon yellow color.
4. Avoid Chewy or
Hard Foods
You don’t necessarily have to give up these foods
altogether. Instead, we suggest modifying the way you eat. For instance,
instead of eating an apple whole, cut it up into small pieces for a healthy
& braces-friendly snack. Another example is cutting the corn off the cob to
avoid any tricky braces situations. Nevertheless, you should still stay away
from gum, hard candies, and nuts.
5. Smile
Remember to be yourself and smile!
