Advice from Dr. Stieper About Braces-Friendly Sweet Treats

Looking for sweet treats you can have while you're undergoing orthodontic treatment?

Dr. Brad Stieper says, "We want everyone to still enjoy things they love, especially with the summer months coming up! You can still enjoy camping and cookouts, just take the corn off the cob first! Cut apples and carrots into pieces and use your back teeth to chew.

When all else fails, try one of my favorite smoothie recipes, no chewing required."

Strawberry Banana Smoothie 

• 2 cups frozen strawberries 
• 1 fresh banana, peeled 
• 1 cup milk 
• 1 cup ice 
• 1 tablespoon honey, if you like it a little sweeter 

Blend all ingredients until smooth and enjoy!

Ask Your Orthodontist about Your Eating Habits 

Still not sure what you should be avoiding when you have braces or Invisalign? The key as with most things is to enjoy in moderation. Eating the wrong thing can cause broken brackets, which can cause unnecessary appointments and an added cost for braces, and nobody wants that! Ask your orthodontist for more suggestions! You might realize you can enjoy more salty, sweet, crunchy foods than you originally thought!

Having Braces Doesn't Mean Giving Up Fun Foods!

Between school, sports practices, extracurricular activities, homework, and hanging out with friends and family, teens tend to have a lot on their plates.

They need healthy (and tasty) meals and snacks to keep them going. When you throw braces into the mix, weekly menus have to change a little bit. But don’t let that discourage you! There are plenty of braces-friendly substitutes for most of teens’ favorite foods.

At Stieper & Brust Orthodontics, we know it can be a little discouraging to have to avoid certain foods while you’re undergoing orthodontic treatment. But don’t worry! There are lots of fun foods you can have with braces on.

Visit our website to learn more!