Eating with braces

At Class 1 Orthodontics, we reassure patients they won’t have to change too much about their lifestyle when they undergo orthodontic treatment. However, there are some foods it’s important to avoid to ensure you achieve the very best results from treatment.

The Official Class 1 Orthodontics no eats list!

Foods NOT to be eaten during orthodontic treatment.

Lollies

Roll Ups
Minties
Fantales
Starbursts
Red Skins
Gummy Bears
Lolly Pops
Jelly Beans
Jelly Babies
Licorice
White Knights

Toffees

Crunchies
Toffee Apples
Mars Bars
Toffees
Dime Bars
Muesli Bars
Snickers
Boost Bars
Kit Kats
Maltesers
Milky Way Bars
Nougat

Hard Stuff

Ice Cubes
Whole Apples
Whole Carrots
Celery Stalks
Popcorn Kernels
Pretzels
Taco Shells
Corn Chips
Pork Crackling
Nuts
Corn on the Cob
Crusty Breadrolls
Spare Ribs
Pencil Ends
Fingernails

Gum

Hubba Bubba
Bubble Gum
Extra
Juicy Fruit

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