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After-School Snacks for Braces

It’s always great to keep healthy, braces-safe snacks on hand for when you get home from school. All that homework is sure to make you work up an appetite! Here are our top picks for after-school snacks for braces.

Foods to Avoid

The first thing to know about after-school snacks for braces is which ones you should avoid. Eating foods that aren’t safe for your braces can damage your braces by bending a wire or pulling a bracket loose. If this happens, it could mean an extra trip to the orthodontist for repairs, or it could even delay when you get your braces off. That’s why it’s always important to check to make sure foods are braces-safe before eating them!

Common foods to avoid include anything that is crunchy, hard, chewy, or that you need to bite directly into. Some examples are chips or fresh carrots, foods with hidden nuts, caramel or bagels, and whole apples or corn on the cob.

Great Snacks for Braces

Now, let’s talk about some after-school snacks for braces that you can get excited about! Soft dairy like yogurt, cheese, or milk is an excellent choice because it has lots of nourishing vitamins to support your dental health and there are countless options to choose from.

Hummus or bean dip are also great choices that can be paired with soft pita bread torn into pieces or bite-sized veggies. Bananas, blueberries, raspberries, or sliced strawberries are all refreshing options to help satisfy your sweet tooth. Prepackaged applesauce and smoothies are great for on-the-go snacking and come in a delicious variety of flavors.

Need More Ideas?

Finding after-school snacks for braces can be extra tough if you have food allergies or dietary restrictions. If you’re having trouble finding snacks that are braces-safe, don’t hesitate to ask your orthodontist for more ideas!

Your orthodontist has lots of experience working with people with many different needs and from many different backgrounds and will be happy to do everything they can to help make your adjustment to life with braces as easy and enjoyable as possible.

Call our Corsicana, Mansfield or Waxahachie dental offices to make an appointment with a dentist who may be able to help you find out more about this topic, and improve your oral health.

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