COVID UPDATE: CDPH restrictions have recently eased allowing us to resume patient care.
We have new protocols in place to help ensure the safety of our patients.
Please click here to view our new protocols and patient forms. We look forward to seeing you soon!

Foods to Avoid



For most situations, common sense will tell you what to avoid. Hard foods, sticky foods and foods high in sugar must be avoided. Hard foods can break or damage wires and brackets. Sticky foods can get caught between brackets and wires. Minimize sugary foods; they cause tooth decay and related problems. Nail biting, pencil and pen chewing and chewing on foreign objects should be avoided.

Examples of Hard Foods to Avoid:

  • Ice
  • Nuts
  • French bread crust/rolls
  • Corn on the cob
  • Apples and carrots (unless cut into small pieces)
  • Bagels
  • Chips
  • Jolly Ranchers
  • Raw carrots (unless cut)

Examples of Sticky Foods to Avoid:

  • Red Vines
  • Sugar Daddies
  • Toffee
  • Tootsie Rolls
  • Caramels
  • Starbursts
  • Skittles

It’s important to regularly check your braces for bent or loose wires and brackets. In the event of a loose/broken wire or bracket, call our office immediately to arrange an appointment for repair.


phone icon to call us about orthodonticsFor more information about Orthodontics, or to schedule an appointment, please complete our online form or call 415.461.9755.