Foods To Avoid

For most situations, common sense will tell you what to avoid. Hard foods, sticky foods and foods high in sugar must be avoided. Hard foods can break or damage wires and brackets. Sticky foods can get caught between brackets and wires. Minimize sugary foods; they cause tooth decay and related problems. Nail biting, pencil and pen chewing and chewing on foreign objects, including sports mouth guards should be avoided.

Examples of Sticky Foods to Avoid:

  • Gum (sugar-free or regular)
  • Licorice
  • Sugar Daddies
  • Toffee
  • Tootsie Rolls
  • Caramels
  • Starburst

Examples of Hard Foods to Avoid:

  • Ice
  • Nuts
  • Hard taco shells
  • French bread crust/rolls
  • Corn on the cob
  • Apples (unless cut into small pieces)
  • Bagels
  • Chips
  • Jolly Ranchers
  • Pizza crust
  • Uncooked carrots (unless cut into small pieces)

Minimize Sugary Foods like:

  • Cake
  • Ice Cream
  • Cookies
  • Pie
  • Candy
  • Sugary drinks

It’s important to regularly check your braces for bent or loose wires and brackets. In the event of a loose/broken wire or bracket, call our office immediately to arrange an appointment for repair.

Hi, this is Dr. Frank Mogavero.  I'm retiring!

After 35 years in practice and 350,000 patient visits, I am proud to have helped create thousands and thousands of beautiful smiles all over California as a Board Certified Orthodontist.  I have transferred my practice locations to three excellent orthodontists.   Please click on your office location below to schedule future appointments, including retainer checks or replacements, with your new doctor!

San Clemente

Dr. Pehrson Hawkley
655 Camino De Los Mares Ste 119
San Clemente CA 92673
949-488-0600

Mammoth Lakes

Dr. Frank Beglin
350 W. Line Street
Bishop, CA 93514
760-873-5859

San Diego

Dr. Paul Styrt
9339 Genesee Ave. Suite 270
San Diego, CA 92121
858-458-1088

Thank you to all of my patients and team members for 35 amazing years!

Sincerely,
Frank Mogavero DDS MS
Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics
Contact: Team@SyncYourSmile.com