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Odessa Texas Dr. John H Hatten Cosmetic Dentistry
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603 East 6th Street
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Odessa
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TX 79761
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432 332-8300
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Foods to Avoid while wearing orthodontic braces...
 You
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):
- Apples (don't bite into a whole one! Cut it into wedges first.)
- 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
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 Odessa Texas and the surrounding
Pecos - Monahans - Andrews - Crane TX areas.
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