What’s for lunch? If your child got new braces this summer, the answer just got a little more complicated. Once kids return to school, you’ll have to take into consideration the challenges they will face when eating with new braces without your guidance. Our team has been giving that some thought and here’s what we’ve come up with to help keep your kid on the fastest track to a straight smile: Healthy Tooth Snacks Teeth need a steady supply of calcium, phosphate, vitamin D, and other minerals and nutrients, which can be found in foods like:
Each of these are also easy to brush off the dental surface before they need to get to their next class. Post-Tightening Appointment Lunches Immediately after your child’s braces tightening appointments, their teeth may be more sensitive than normal. Sandwiches and foods that require a lot of chewing should be avoided for a day or two. Foods that require minimal chewing and discomfort include:
What Not to Pack
Foods that can stick to or damage your child’s braces should be avoided, such as;
Plan Ahead for Braces-Friendly Lunches Surf into the new school year. You might need to get a little more creative, but packing a lunch that works with your child’s new braces is less difficult when you plan ahead. Need some inspiration? Check out Calla’s recipes for some braces friendly meals! If you have questions or concerns, please come in for answers. Call our office at 703-263-0575.
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9/28/2019 10:46:00 am
I have read this posts and i am happy that its really well explained about the health and food. i will follow these guidelines for my diet .
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