Can You Eat Burgers With Braces? (Cut Up and Chew)

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Can you eat burgers with braces? Yes you can!

Even with braces, you can still enjoy burgers, but you should be mindful of foods that can damage braces or prolong treatment time. In this article, we’ll discuss which kinds of burgers and toppings are safe for braces and what tips you can follow to make your burgers braces-friendly. Read on to learn how to eat burgers safely and comfortably with braces, regardless of whether you’re getting braces or already have them.

How To Eat a Burger With Braces?

If you are wearing braces on your teeth, here are some ways to eat a burger:

1. Make small pieces by cutting

The braces can’t handle the size of the burger, so cut it into small pieces. The piece should be as small as possible so that it can be easily taken into your mouth. If you do that, you should consider the following things.

2. Bread or buns that are soft

If you’re eating a burger, the bun or bread should be soft and easy to chew. Chewing force can be absorbed by it, protecting your braces.

3. Ingredients should be carefully chosen

Braces-friendly ingredients should be used in the burger. You should always check the ingredients of burgers before eating them.

4. Vegetable burgers are a good choice

Instead of chicken or meat, you can choose vegetable burgers. It is imperative to note that those vegetables must be neither raw nor hard, but soft and boiled.

5. Small pieces of soft chicken

Chicken burgers can also be eaten if you cut them into small pieces. The chicken, however, is very hard.

You should be able to chew it easily and it should be soft. A burger with sliced chicken pieces is a great choice.

6. Slowly chew

When you eat a burger, chewing fast can damage your braces. As a result, food debris may get stuck to braces or cause them to break. While wearing braces, chew the burger piece slowly.

7. Condiments with low acidity

Except for those that are highly acidic, most condiments won’t harm your braces or teeth.

It is possible to choose condiments such as guacamole, mayonnaise, and cream-based sauces.

8. Burgers made from scratch

The best way to make burgers is to make them at home. Make sure the bun is soft and the ingredients are friendly to braces. You should prepare them so that they are soft and easy to chew.

We searched the web for more information about burgers and braces and found the following Reddit questions and answers.

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.

FOOD TYPES 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

Patients often ask, “Can you eat burgers with braces?” The bottom line is that you don’t have to give up your favorite foods completely just because you have braces. Your braces may be damaged or your treatment may take longer if you eat certain types of hamburger and toppings.

Make your burger softer by using softer meat and a whole wheat bun instead of a crunchy bun, and top it with avocado, tomato, and lettuce. Additionally, try your darndest to avoid sticky, crunchy, and sugary foods. While undergoing orthodontic treatment, you can still enjoy burgers with a bit of care and mindful eating. Consult your orthodontist or dentist on the specific guidelines and recommendations that apply to your specific situation.

Can You Eat Burgers With Braces?

Perry Stevens

Perry heads up a dynamic marketing team that has help the leading orthodontic practices in the USA 10X their business for over a decade. He’s a tea connoisseur, avid reader, traveling and grower of exotic fruits in his permaculture food forest.