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Restrictions in eating during braces
What type of foods or drinks i should not eat during orthodontic treatment with braces and elastic? Can I drink hot drinks like tea, coffee etc? Please tell me the details about proper food. Please help...
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avoid hard food like nuts etc..sticky foods ..
have morw drinks n juices.
maintain hygiene ..use interdental brush.
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Anything which is not hard and sticky can be eaten. Any form of liquid diet is allowed.
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Dr. Balaji K
Dentist
26 yrs exp
Chennai
Hello sir. There are restrictions with regard to beverages sir. But you will definitely have to avoid hard and sticky food items as it may cause breakage of the brackets.
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Dr. Madhuri K A P
Orthodontist
10 yrs exp
Bangalore
Dietary restrictions during Braces is important to avoid breakages. Foods to avoid during braces are extremely hard & sticky food. Food items like rice, idli etc which is soft in consistency can be taken without any restrictions. Hot and cold drinks can be consumed. Removable Elastics if present need to be taken off before eating. Brush twice and rinse mouth after every meal to maintain better oral hygiene.
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