Can I Eat Pizza with Braces?

To make eating easier, use a pizza cutter to cut the slices into small pieces. You can also use a fork and knife. This will make it easier to chew and keep the toppings from getting stuck in your braces.

Like with all food, you eat it in small bites. Larger bites require more force and can damage your brackets and wires. Eat your pizza in small bites to prevent damage to your appliance and avoid delays in treatment.

You do not want to chew using your front teeth while wearing braces. Cutting your pizza into smaller pieces can help avoid doing so. The force needed to bite down may cause damage to your braces. Instead, opt for thin crust pizza and soft toppings like vegetables.

In addition, you should be careful about what types of pizza you are eating. Pizza with thick crusts or hard toppings such as pepperoni or sausage can be challenging to chew. Stringy toppings like pineapple may also present issues. But do not worry ?? cheese won't get stuck in your braces the way other types of food will.

Finally, be sure to clean your teeth after eating pizza with braces. The cheese and tomato sauce can stick to your braces, and brushing your teeth will help to remove these sticky substances. Brushing, flossing, and rinsing can help to clear food debris from your braces and keep your mouth healthy.

Pizza toppings to avoid with braces, such as most salted meats and certain fruits and veggies. These toppings can be problematic for those with braces. Be mindful of your choices for a more comfortable eating experience. You should avoid the following food items whenever possible while wearing braces:

• Pepperoni
• Salami
• Sausage
• Pineapples
• Any other food items that can be too crunchy or sticky to consume, like pretzels, popcorn, caramel, etc.