Protect Your Braces at BBQ this July 4th

July 4th is fast approaching and you know what that means. Family gatherings and BBQ.  Hanson Place Orthodontics wants to warn their patients who wear braces about what BBQ foods to avoid.  Drs. Eisenberger and Gulati recommend following these tips to avoid a braces emergency visit to their office near Williamsburg.

Hard foods to Avoid Include:

Corn on the Cob – try taking it off the cob

Ribs on the Bone

Apples, Pears or any fruit that puts pressure directly on your braces (cut your fruit)

Taco shells

Nuts

Chips

Hard Rolls and Bagels

Sticky Foods to Avoid Include:

Gum (sugar-free or regular) / Bubble Gum

Taffy (sorry no salt water Taffy)

Sugar Daddies

Toffee

Tootsie Rolls

Caramels

Starburst

Sweet Foods/Drinks to Avoid Include:

Cake

Ice Cream

Cookies

Pie

Candy

Keep Soda and Gatorade to a minimum

The team at Hanson Place Orthodontics near Williamsburg wants you to have a safe and healthy celebration this July 4.  So make sure to take care of those braces so that you can avoid any emergency orthodontic treatment visit. If you need us, call 718-622-2695. Otherwise, enjoy the fireworks and we’ll see you soon.