
Summer brings so many tasty treats and temptations and for those with braces many of these can spell an extra trip to a Surrey Orthodontist’s office.
Hard Fruits and Vegetables
The variety of fresh fruits such as pears, apples or peaches, along with vegetables like carrots or cauliflower when eaten whole or in large pieces can spell trouble. It’s recommended to cook these as a way to consume all these and include them into your diet.
Crunchy Grains
Many breads and buns are soft and easy to eat while some can cause problems with braces. The tiny seeds or pieces of grain can get stuck in braces and be hard to remove. Avoid hard, crusty bread and bagels, cracked wheat varieties with seeds or grains and hard crackers that can bend the wires of braces. Wrapping breads in a damp paper towel and microwaving for a short time will …