Holiday Foods You DonÂ’t Want in Your Braces
This time of year is full of holiday cheer and festive spirits – and donÂ’t forget the ooey-gooey and delicious feasts with family and friends. As mouth-wateringly tempting some of these holiday foods may be, there are some that you may want to avoid if you have braces.
No matter what time of year it is, if you have braces you are likely used to planning what you are eating around them. During the holiday season, you may have to exempt some items off if your plate – but don’t worry, there will still be plenty of delicious items you can indulge in.
Holiday Foods to Avoid with Braces
To avoid doing damage to your braces and causing yourself pain and headache during the festivities, it is best to avoid these common holiday foods if you have braces:
- Candy Canes
- Caramels
- Peanut Brittle
- Pecan Pie
- Hard sweets, such as some types of cookies
- Popcorn
- Cranberries (especially if you have white or clear braces – they may stain!)
As delicious as these holiday treats may be, the taste isn’t worth the potential of damaging your braces! Luckily during the holiday season, for every food that you should avoid with braces, that are just as many delicious foods that are totally fine!Holiday Foods to Enjoy with Braces
Don’t be too let down by the list of foods you should avoid – you can still look forward to many delicious staples of the holiday season. The main event of most festive dinners – turkey and ham – are fair game, and so are many of the best side dishes: stuffing, potatoes and gravy, and sweet potatoes just to name a few fan-favorites. Dessert is doable too – just opt for softer options such as pumpkin pie.
Make the most of the holiday season by being aware of which foods to avoid with braces, and indulging only in those that your orthodontist approves of. Be sure to follow these tips for keeping your braces in good shape this year.
