Are there foods to be careful of during orthodontic treatment?

Yes, there are. 1) Sticky foods like gum, jellies, and caramel cling to the appliances, 2) dried squid, hard nuts, and ice are the main causes of brackets coming off, and 3) curry, coffee, and wine can discolor the rubber bands (elastics). Cut hard fruits and vegetables like apples and corn on the cob into small pieces before eating. If an appliance comes off, tooth movement stops and your treatment period can get longer, so please contact the clinic right away if a bracket falls off.