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Pomona Dentist Cosmetic Dentistry Associates
Cosmetic Dentist
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Cosmetic Dentistry Associates |
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1540 Route 202 Suite 14
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Pomona
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NY 10970
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(888) 539-2512
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Foods To Avoid While Wearing Orthodontic Braces...
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can eat just about anything, but there are some exceptions. 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):
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Apples (don't bite into a whole one! Cut it into wedges first.) |
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Bubble gum (some orthodontists allow sugarless gum, but check with yours for approval)
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Candy (caramels, taffy, nut brittles, fruit-flavored chewy candies, gummi anything!) |
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Carrots (avoid sticks, cut into thin curls)
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Corn on the cob (remove the kernels from the cob, then enjoy!)
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Corn chips/crisp tacos
hard foods (they're tough on braces, causing bending and breaking) |
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Ice (no crunching!) |
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Lemon juice/lemons (pure lemon juice is very hard on your tooth enamel) |
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Nuts, pizza crust/crusty breads (outer edges)
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Popcorn or pretzels (the large, hard varieties) |
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Sticky foods (can bend wires and pull off brackets) |
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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) |

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Orthodontic - Braces
In Pomona New York and the surrounding
Rockland County - New York - Westchester County - Bergen County NY areas. |