Can You Eat Bacon With Braces? (Too Crunchy?)
Can you eat bacon with braces? No, Bacon is a hard food, which can damage your orthodontic treatment, so you should avoid eating it while wearing braces.
In order to avoid negatively affecting your orthodontic treatment, if you feel you must eat bacon please do so occasionally and carefully with braces.
Here are some bullet points about eating bacon with braces:
- Bacon can be eaten with braces, but it is important to avoid biting into it directly.
- Instead, try cutting the bacon into small pieces or slicing it into strips and pulling it apart with your fingers.
- Bacon is a good source of protein and flavor, but it can also be hard and crispy, so be careful not to put too much pressure on your braces when eating it.
- Toppings, such as scrambled eggs or avocado, can make bacon easier to eat with braces. Soft toppings are better than hard or crunchy toppings, such as nuts or seeds.
- It is always a good idea to check with your orthodontist before trying new foods with braces. They can provide guidance on the best way to eat different foods with braces and help you avoid damaging your braces or causing them to become loose.
We searched the web for more information on forums about foods you can eat with braces.
Soft foods are the best! You can prepare scrambled eggs, pancakes, croissants, yogurt, or smoothies for your breakfast! In addition to not interfering with your braces, these are great options for brushing afterwards.
Food “hardness” and food “stickiness” should be considered when determining what is okay to eat while wearing braces.
To prevent bending or breaking the wires in your mouth, avoid chewing anything that has hard chunks. Damage can be caused to wires by popcorn kernels, nuts, seeds, hard candy, apples, crunchy vegetables etc.
Getting stuck between the wires and brackets of your teeth can be a problem with sticky items that do not “clear” the mouth quickly. The likes of gum, caramel, taffy. Avoid eating foods that stick between your teeth, even if you don’t have braces.
After eating, excellent oral hygiene is essential with braces. After eating, swish vigorously with lots of clean water if you’re at school/work during the day
Use a soft-bristled toothbrush to brush your teeth thoroughly, but gently. Use a water pick to reach those hard-to-reach places, and use interdental brushes/picks to get between your teeth.
You should consult with your dentist first to find out what kind of guide to follow based on your treatment condition before consuming your favorite foods.
Foods you can eat with braces
Here is a more extensive extended table of foods that you can eat with braces, including examples of each type of food and a description of how to prepare them:
| SOFT FOODS | EXAMPLES | HOW TO PREPARE |
|---|---|---|
| Pudding | Chocolate pudding, tapioca pudding | Mix pudding mix with milk according to package instructions and refrigerate until set. |
| Jell-O | Any flavor of Jell-O | Mix Jell-O powder with boiling water and refrigerate until set. |
| Yogurt | Plain yogurt, fruit-flavored yogurt | Open container and spoon out desired amount. |
| Smoothies | Banana smoothie, berry smoothie | Blend together desired fruits, milk or yogurt, and ice until smooth. |
| Soft cooked meat | Chicken breast, fish fillets | Cook meat in a skillet over medium heat until fully cooked and tender. |
| Tofu | Silken tofu, firm tofu | Cut tofu into small cubes and cook in a skillet over medium heat until heated through. |
| Mashed potatoes | Plain mashed potatoes, garlic mashed potatoes | Peel and chop potatoes, boil in salted water until tender, then mash with butter and milk. |
| MODERATE FOODS | EXAMPLES | HOW TO PREPARE |
|---|---|---|
| Cooked vegetables | Cooked carrots, cooked green beans | Peel and chop vegetables, steam or boil until tender. |
| Soft fruits | Ripe bananas, ripe peaches | Peel and slice fruits, or blend into a smoothie. |
| Soft cheeses | Cream cheese, feta cheese | Slice or spread cheese on crackers or bread. |
| Soft cooked grains | Cooked rice, cooked quinoa | Cook grains according to package instructions, or use leftover cooked grains from a previous meal. |
| Flaked fish | Salmon, tilapia | Cook fish in a skillet over medium heat until flaky and fully cooked. |
| Pasta | Cooked spaghetti, cooked macaroni | Cook pasta according to package instructions, then toss with sauce or butter. |
| FOODS TO AVOID | EXAMPLES |
|---|---|
| Hard foods | Nuts, hard candies, ice, raw carrots, corn on the cob |
| Sticky foods | Gum, caramels, gummies, taffy, toffee |
| Crunchy foods | Popcorn, chips, pretzels, crackers, raw apples and pears |
| Chewy foods | Bagels, crusty bread, pizza crust, beef jerky |
| Sugary foods and drinks | Soda, candy, cake, cookies, fruit juice, sports drinks |
Conclusion
So, can you eat bacon with braces? NO, best to stick to non sugary soft foods.
Here are some braces-safe snacks I like in addition to the ones mentioned previously:
Adding cheese and salsa to regular or refried beans in the microwave is a good idea, maybe over cooked rice if it’s convenient.
Avocado with salt and pepper.
Open-faced pita with hummus, cucumber slices, cherry tomatoes, carrot slices, and sprouts, if you like.
To make savory yogurt, add salt, pepper, and lemon juice to plain, unflavored yogurt.
You can doctor plain instant oatmeal if you’re concerned about sugar content.
You should consult with your dentist first to find out what kind of guide to follow based on your treatment condition before consuming your favorite foods.
Can You Eat Bacon With Braces?
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