“Can I eat fruits with braces?”
I want to straighten my teeth. Can I eat fruits with braces?
5 Answers
Yes, you can eat fruit with braces, but it's important to be cautious. Some fruits, like apples and pears, should be cut into smaller pieces to avoid damaging your braces. Avoid biting directly into hard fruits like whole apples or biting down on pits from fruits like cherries or peaches. Opt for softer fruits or cut them into bite-sized pieces to prevent any damage to your braces. Always remember to brush and floss carefully after eating to maintain good oral hygiene.
Yes. Just keep the braces clean.
Of course you can. Just remember that anything with small seeds (strawberries, raspberries, etc.) will get caught in the braces. And citrus fruits are acidic. Make sure to rinse well after eating them. A water pik is good for cleaning around braces in addition to brushing well.Increase the frequency and quality of your cleaning while in braces and you'll be just fine.
Yes, the great news is you certainly can! Especially if you are wearing "clear aligner" braces like Invisalign. If you are wearing traditional metal braces, it's important to note that you can detach one of the brackets on your teeth in the front by directly biting into hard fruit such as apples or hard pears. The best advice would be to enjoy your harder fruits by cutting them into slices to avoid this from happening. Straightening your teeth doesn't have to limit you from enjoying the foods you love.
Jodi Danna
Dentist
Absolutely, just make sure all is cleaned out around the brackets..Fruit is good....
