Orthodontics for Children and Adults

Orthodontics for Children and Adults

What Can You Eat With Braces? Safe Foods and What to Avoid (2025)

A teenage girl with dental braces eating a slice of soft pepperoni pizza, illustrating can you eat with braces and safe food choices

You can eat most foods with braces. Soft fruits, cooked vegetables, pasta, rice, soft bread, dairy products, eggs, tender meats, and seafood are all safe choices. The main foods to avoid are hard, sticky, and crunchy items that can break brackets or get stuck in wires. Learning what to eat with braces does not have […]