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Eat Better – Feel Better

Looking your best and feeling good starts with what you put in your body. While undergoing treatment with your orthodontist, it can be challenging to find healthy foods that won’t interfere with your braces. To treat your body and your teeth well, the key is to think soft. Here are some healthy food choices that will keep you feeling great during treatment.

Dairy foods are always a good choice. Look for foods that are high in protein like:

Greek yogurt
Cottage cheese
Scrambled eggs

Fruits and vegetables are always on the menu when eating healthy. Again, think soft while being treated by your orthodontist. Some great ideas include:

Watermelon
Oranges
Bananas
Kiwi
Steamed vegetables
Hummus

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Meats can be tough when looking for soft foods during orthodontic treatment. Eating fish is always a great idea. Some foods to look for include:

Turkey meatballs
Tuna
Lunch meats like turkey and Salmon

Carbohydrates are a bit easier to eat since they are usually soft to begin with. Some healthy options include:

Whole grain pasta like spaghetti
Brown rice
Whole wheat tortillas

Unfortunately, while you are wearing braces, there are some foods that must be avoided. These include:

Hard fruits and vegetables (they can be eaten if cut up and chewed with your back teeth)
Corn on the cob
Bagels
Popcorn
Nuts
Hard and sticky candies
Chips
Pretzels

The goal of orthodontic treatment is to get you looking and feeling your best. You need to treat your body well. This starts with a healthy diet. Talk to Drs. Joel and Jonathon Gluck about more healthy options during treatment. Remember, you are what you eat!

Gluck Orthodontics
Hillsboro Village/Vanderbilt
2125 Blakemore Avenue
Nashville
TN 37212
Phone: 615 269 5903
https://www.drgluck.com/

Eat Better – Feel Better

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Dr. Joel Gluck has practiced orthodontics since 1983 when he opened his own office in Nashville. He earned his undergraduate degree at Washington University in St. Louis, and his dental degree at the University of Tennessee. Dr. Gluck then completed an orthodontic specialty residency at the University of Michigan, one of the top five orthodontic training residencies in the country. He also wrote an original thesis and received a Master of Science degree.