January 05, 2012 • Page Image 33
…How to care for your braces - Part 2 Ask the Orthodontist The next step in taking care of braces is avoiding the foods that can break them or pull them off. Gum is not recommended. Do not chew on ice and avoid hard or sticky candies. Other foods to avoid are again anything that is sticky, gooey or overly crunchy. Hard foods that you have to bite with the front teeth can knock off a bracket. To be safe, cut up apples, carrots and other food l...…

















































