After getting braces, the first conversation with your orthodontist will likely be about proper care for your teeth with your new, shiny addition. The second conversation will most likely discuss the foods you can (but mostly can’t) eat. If you had to guess, where do you think eating apples with braces fall on the list?
Biting vs. Chewing
Eating an apple requires intense pressure from your teeth. It’s a hard fruit that requires biting with your front teeth’s slicing power. Think of the amount of pressure eating a whole apple would place on your braces.
“There is a vast difference between chewing and biting.” Chewing food requires the use of the back molars. Chewing, rather than biting, is more cooperative with braces. Chewing pressure is exerted between the bottom and top molars rather than against a tooth’s brace. Don’t worry, you’ll still be able to get your daily apple fix. Having braces doesn’t necessarily mean you have to remove apples from your diet altogether.
How to Eat Apples with Braces
Slicing apples before eating them will remove the pressure from your front teeth since the cutting is already done. Take this one step further by chopping your apple slices. This creates more manageable pieces to eat in one bite.
As a rule of thumb, consult with your orthodontist to establish a list of foods that should not be eaten with braces. After all, you want to keep your braces in the best shape possible to do their primary job! An apple a day won’t keep your orthodontist away, but bite-sized pieces can help.
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