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Is hot stuff bad for braces?
The overall consensus of the internet is no, spicy foods are not a problem, and yes, you can eat them. Eating spicy foods and chili will not hinder or slow down your orthodontic treatment in any currently known way.
Can I eat Takis with braces?
Any type of hard and crunchy food is something you will want to avoid while wearing your braces. Chips like Fritos, Doritos, Tostitos, Cheetos, Takis, as well as pretzels and other hard breads are foods that can not only damage your wire, but also cause your brackets to break.
What chips can I have with braces?
Chips (and salty snacks) you can eat when you have braces include:
- Pringles.
- baked chips.
- cheese puffs.
- veggie sticks.
- kale chips.
- carrot chips.
- sweet potato fries.
Is it OK to eat Cheeto Puffs with braces?
Yes, you just need to select the right ones. Pringles, “baked” chips and Cheeto Puffs/Fries are great braces options for chips. Just try to remember to eat ONE CHIP AT A TIME, so that you don’t accidentally break a bracket.
What food can’t you eat with braces?
Foods to avoid with braces:
- Chewy foods — bagels, licorice.
- Crunchy foods — popcorn, chips, ice.
- Sticky foods — caramel candies, chewing gum.
- Hard foods — nuts, hard candies.
- Foods that require biting into — corn on the cob, apples, carrots.
Can chips break braces?
If you have braces, it’s important to avoid special foods that can increase your risk for cavities or damage your braces. Cut down on sweets, chips and soda. These types of snacks, including popcorn, nuts and hard candy, can break braces or make their impact less effective.
Can I eat hot chips with braces?
Flaming Hot Cheetos, Takis, Hot Fries, Hot’n Spicy chicharrones, Flaming Hot Doritos, Sabritones chips and Sabritas Chips must be avoided while you have braces on. These hot chips are hard and crunchy, so you have to bite down hard to crush them with your teeth.