Thinking about everything worth celebrating over the holidays, one of the first things that comes to mind is the food. There’s nothing like sitting around the dinner table and having a meal with the people you love.
If you have braces, you might be worried that you won’t be able to enjoy the holidays in the same way you always have. As you’re probably aware, there are many things you won’t be able to eat. Still, it’s possible to have some holiday food with braces. Here are a few things to keep in mind that might help.
Indulge in Tooth-healthy Favorites
While it can be easy to focus on all the things you can’t eat, you can make the holidays more fun by focusing on all the things you can. Turkey, ham, rolls, casserole, and many other holiday classics are still on the menu. Moreover, you can still dip into softer sweets and starches as long as you’re willing to clean your braces afterward. This leads to the second tip…
Invest in a Travel Dental Kit
One thing that might stop you from enjoying holiday foods to the fullest is needing to clean your braces afterward. If you have to find time to grab a toothbrush and floss, you might feel it isn’t worth the effort. It also makes eating at restaurants much more of a hassle.
Investing in a travel dental kit can make cleaning your braces on the go much easier. These little kits contain everything you need to keep your braces clean, and they’re compact enough to carry everywhere. If you’re feeling crafty, you can also make your own travel kit that contains your favorite products.
Be Careful Around Bones
You might be thinking a lot about what you can and can’t eat, but it’s equally important to think about how you’re eating it. Particularly, food that’s full of bones might be fine to eat in theory, but biting down in the wrong spot can very easily cause a broken bracket. Try pulling meat off the bone manually before you eat it, as opposed to biting directly into a turkey leg.
As you can see, with a little bit of preparation you can still enjoy the holiday season with braces. And remember, even if you have to pass on some of your favorites, you’ll still be able to spend time off with the people you love.
About Our Practice
At La Prada Family Dentistry of Garland, we’ve designed every aspect of our practice to be as convenient and comfortable as possible. That means excellent communication, stellar customer service, short wait times, and flexible hours. We have seven experienced dentists on staff to ensure that whatever issue you’re dealing with, we’ll be able to handle it ourselves, including caring for your braces. If you have any questions about how to eat with braces, we can be reached at our website or by phone at (214) 473-5696
