Eating with Braces

For most situations, common sense will tell you which foods you should try to resist. Hard foods, sticky foods and foods that are high in sugar should be avoided. While the bonding agent we use is very strong, hard foods tend to break or damage the wires and brackets. Sticky foods can easily get caught in between your brackets and wires.  Finally, while we know that chocolate glazed doughnut is calling your name, you should minimize sugary foods since they cause tooth decay and other related problems.

Here are a few more suggestions when it comes to eating with braces.

• Try taking smaller bites.
• Limit the consumption of soda and sugary drinks.
• Before eating corn, try cutting it off of the cob.
• Avoid chewing ice which tends to break brackets.
• Avoid biting on pen caps and pencils.
• Avoid chewing your fingernails.

We hope this simple list helps you to properly plan what to eat and not eat when in orthodontic treatment.  

What Makes the Damon System Different?

• Fast treatment time and fewer office visits:  If you want a shorter treatment time, the Damon System is right for you.  Shorter treatment time means fewer appointments and a beautiful smile faster than traditional braces.
• Beautiful faces ad beautiful smiles!  The Damon System's unique treatment philosophy goes beyond straightening teeth.  We analyze each patients' face, profile and other factors, anticipating what you will look like in your 40s, 50s, and beyond to create a broad, beautiful smile.
• Outstanding comfort:  Forget having your braces tightened.  The Damon System uses tie-less brackets to reduce pressure on your teeth and allow them to move more comfortably to their correct positions.
• Braces for all ages:  At any age, straight teeth and a beautiful smile can enhance self-esteem and self-confidence, as well as improve your overall oral health.  

Want to know more?  Call our office today to schedule your complimentary consultation.  

The Damon System Smile

 

At Campbell Orthodontics, we provide the best in class Damon System braces to give you the smile you've always wanted- a Damon smile!

What is the Damon System?
Damon System braces provide tie-less braces that don't require tightening and are gentle on your teeth and gum tissues.  Their high-technology, memory shape wires move teeth-fast!-and require fewer adjustments.  It's a clinically proven treatment that aligns teeth and enhances facial aesthetics, typically without extractions or rapid palatal expanders.
For more information on this impressive bracket system, visit our website at www.campbellsmiles.com.  

Never Too Late for Orthodontic Treatment

Know an adult who is considering orthodontic treatment?  The power of a great smile can increase confidence at any age.  Visit our office today for a complimentary consultation.  We've been honored to serve children and adults from our community for the past 12 years! 

We love using the Damon System!