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Foods to Avoid

Home » Orthodontics » Foods to Avoid

For most situations, common sense will tell you what to avoid. Hard foods, sticky foods, and foods high in sugar must be avoided. Hard foods can break or damage wires and brackets. Sticky foods can get caught between brackets and wires. Minimize sugary foods; they cause tooth decay and related problems. Nail biting, pencil, and pen chewing and chewing on foreign objects should be avoided.

Examples of Sticky Foods to Avoid

  • Gum (sugar-free gum allowed)
  • Licorice
  • Sugar Daddies
  • Toffee
  • Tootsie Rolls
  • Caramels
  • Starburst

Examples of Hard Foods to Avoid

  • Ice
  • Nuts
  • Hard taco shells
  • French bread crust/rolls
  • Corn on the cob
  • Apples and carrots (unless cut into small pieces)
  • Bagels
  • Chips
  • Jolly Ranchers
  • Pizza crust
  • Uncooked carrots (unless cut)

Minimize Sugary Foods Like

  • Cake
  • Ice Cream
  • Cookies
  • Pie
  • Candy

Only Once a Day

  • Soda
  • Sweetened tea
  • Gatorade
  • Kool-Aid
  • Drinks with sugar

It’s important to regularly check your braces for bent or lose wires and brackets. In the event of a loose/broken wire or bracket, call our office immediately to arrange an appointment for repair.

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Dr. Sparkman recommended my 9 year old son to get Invisalign and I was skeptical at first. But it has been great! My son is way more responsible with them than I thought he’d be and we... haven’t had to come into the office for broken brackets or other problems you’d have with normal braces. I definitely recommend Dr. Sparkman and his staff for all your braces needs!read more
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We couldn’t be happier with our experience at Sparkman Orthodontics! From the very beginning, everyone has been incredibly kind, patient, and welcoming. They always take the time to explain... everything in a way that both I and my 8-year-old can understand, which has made the whole process so much easier and less intimidating.We decided on Invisalign for her phase one treatment, and it’s been such a great decision for our family. Not only has it saved us from unexpected office visits for emergencies, but it also fit so well into our busy routine. The team was so thoughtful in helping us decide if Invisalign was the right choice, and we’ve felt supported every step of the way.Now that she’s finishing up phase one, her smile looks absolutely beautiful - and seeing her confidence grow has been the best part of all. We are so grateful for the care and attention Sparkman Orthodontics has given our family!read more
Whitney G.
Sparkman Orthodontics is absolutely amazing. I brought my daughter here, and we were met with a phenomenal team of workers. Everyone from the receptionist to the doctors were friendly and... professional. Thank you! We highly recommend Sparkman Orthodontics!read more
Mary L.
Always on time. Always super friendly & clean environment 💟
Kylie L.
I've got my braces on at a previous place before, didn't like how they turned out. Then a few years later, I went to Sparkman Orthodontics and was very pleased!! One of the employers Kacie... Flores assisted me with everything I needed to know. She was very kind and helpful. Also, she put on my braces and was very gentle. She is absolutely one of the best employees that Sparkman has! She most definitely is one of the best of the best.read more
Kassandra G.
The best experience we have had with orthodontics! Amazing staff and amazing doctors!!
Amy H.
Dr. Lyons and Adriana are so kind and gentle! I love how Adriana lets you know exactly what she is doing every step of the way. This place is also affordable and I love that I don't have to... travel far at all for my daughter's braces.read more
Felecia B.
They were the best with My 7 year old twins. They were friendly and personable. Answered all they're questions about braces and made them feel comfortable.We went in today to get braces!... My 9 year old did awesome and Dr. Lyons and Adriana were the absolute best! Adriana was patient and explain every step of the process! They made her braces experience great!read more
Candy G.
I recently had the pleasure of getting braces tightened. I must say, it was an exceptional experience from start to finish. Adriana herself is truly a master of her craft. Not only is she... incredibly skilled and knowledgeable, but she also possesses a genuine passion for improving her patients' smiles. She took the time to thoroughly explain each step of the tightening process, ensuring that I felt comfortable and informed throughout.One aspect that particularly stood out to me was the level of personalized care I received. Adriana tailored the tightening process to my specific needs, taking into account my concerns and preferences. This personalized approach made me feel valued as a patient and reassured me that my smile was in the best possible hands.read more
Monique T.
Great experience! The staff is simply perfect within this Clovis office! Very welcoming & they make you feel comfortable enough to ask any & every question imaginable! & they really take... time & effort to go out of their way in every aspect—even when it’s just a consultation!read more
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