As sugar is a component to many drinks, beverages such as soda, natural fruit juice and carbonated drinks should not be consumed. Such drinks can damage tooth enamel and increase chances of tooth decay and erosion. Such drinks may also stain your brackets. Water and milk are the best beverages to consume.
What drinks can u drink with braces?
Drinks – When you are thirsty, plain milk or water (non-fizzy) are good and safe choices. Limit fruit juices to mealtimes only. During the treatment period avoid sodas and other fizzy drinks as it can damage the teeth.
Can I drink Coke if I have braces?
If you want to enjoy the occasional soda while youre wearing your braces, its perfectly fine, but we recommend that you limit the amount that you drink and how often to reduce the amount of acid and sugar that your teeth are exposed to.
What can I drink with braces on the first day?
Your first day with braces or even your first several days, your teeth will be sensitive as we said, so sticking with soft foods and cold drinks is your best bet. Things like mashed potatoes, smoothies, applesauce, soup, pudding, yogurt, ice cream and ice water are great options.
Is soft drink bad for braces?
Drinking too much soda while youre wearing your braces could stain the brackets of your orthodontic treatment, but that isnt the only problem. Your precious tooth enamel is vulnerable to acid attacks. When you sip on soda, you greatly increase the chances that youll suffer from tooth decay and cavities.
Do you sleep with braces?
If you sleep on your side or on your stomach—and thereby with your face sideways on your pillow—your braces will rub against your cheek. Sleeping on your back is the better option.
Whats the longest you can wear braces?
You can usually expect to wear your braces no longer than a maximum of 3 years. While this does sound like an alarmingly long time to have metal over your teeth, keep in mind this is the worst case scenario. Two years, give or take, is a much more accurate idea of the length this braces process will take for you.