Teens & In-Between


It’s time to get that beautiful smile that you deserve!!!
Let’s get your teeth straight, but first, let’s talk about treatment options.
At Embrace Orthodontics we offer three appliance options. The most popular is metal braces. We also offer clear braces which are made of porcelain and clear aligners like invisalign!
- Metal Braces
- Clear Braces
- CLear Aligners
Types of Orthodontic Appliances

Diet

Now it’s time to talk about what you can or can’t eat with braces. Many of the foods you love and have grown accustomed to eating could cause trouble for the overall health of your teeth or issues with the care of your braces. So, here’s a list of foods to avoid:

Ice – Although refreshing, ICE is not your friend!

Nuts & Chips – The crunch is real, we know, but it’s a no go!

Hard Breads & Pizza Crust - it’s the best part, I know… but you’ll manage!

Step Away from the Candy! Stay away from sticky and high sugar foods such as Tootsie Rolls, Starburst, Laffy-Taffy, caramels and gum
You’ll also need to minimize your intake of soda, Kool-Aid, Gatorade and sweet treats like cakes, cookies and ice cream. I know you’re asking yourself, “Well, what can I eat?” We know it’s hard but if you stick to the program, you’ll have the best smile in town!
We really do want you to enjoy your Pre-Teen and Teen years, we just don’t want you in braces until you’re married, so your length of treatment depends totally on you! It’s important to keep your appointments, eat the right foods and follow your treatment plan. The cleaner you keep your gums and teeth, the faster your treatment will be. Make sure you brush and floss regularly!!
Throughout your treatment, you may experience occasional discomfort, but we have the solution for you! What would you do if you hurt your knee? You would put ice on it! We treat orthodontics the same way. We never prescribe anything stronger than Tylenol. We advise you to drink cold water or eat cold foods like ice cream, but don't overdo it! See, that’s not so bad!