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Fun Holiday Treats For Kids With Braces

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The holidays are a fun time for kids everywhere. Young children and teens enjoy the merriment, the gifts, decorations, visiting family and having lots of good holiday treats. However, if you are a parent of a child with braces you may think that your kid will not be able to enjoy holiday treats and goodies. But that’s simply not true!

Children With Braces Can Enjoy Holiday Sweets, Too!

Just beware of any hard or extra crunchy desserts — and make sure they aren’t going overboard with how much they are eating! Also, you should make sure that they brush their teeth, floss and rinse their mouth out with an antibacterial mouthwash after dinner and dessert. This will remove germs and microorganisms from a person’s mouth. It will also cause plaque reduction and stop gum disease.

Treats to Avoid While Wearing Braces

Kids with braces should avoid eating certain treats during the holidays, including:

• Pretzels
• Gummy Bears
• Popcorn
• Nuts
• Candy
• Licorice

These food items are hard to clean out of braces and they can also damage their teeth or cause their brace equipment to become loose in their mouth, causing them to become less effective.

Holiday Treats that are Good for Kids with Braces

Just because a child has braces, that doesn’t mean that they can’t enjoy certain types of sweets. There is no harm in your children eating cookies, cake, and cupcakes during the holidays. They can also enjoy crackers and cheese, soft fruits, baked fruits, yogurts, and ice cream.

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I was nervous about getting braces as an adult, but my experience with Speaks was excellent. The 2 ½ years went by quickly. Dr. Speaks and the staff were clear about the timeline and what I needed to do to ensure a good outcome. I got my braces off last year, a few days before my 30th birthday, and I’m still very happy with the results!
Response from the owner:Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're delighted to hear that your experience at Speaks Orthodontics was positive and that you’re thrilled with your results. Enjoy your beautiful smile!
Melissa C.
My experience from start to finish with my orthodontic treatment at Speaks Orthodontics has been wonderful. Having to go back into orthodontics in your 30s isn’t ideal, but the team here made it smooth and comfortable. The free consultation was detailed and unhurried. The office is clean and comfortable. Every staff member is kind and helpful. Dr. Speaks’ bedside manner is top-notch, and not only did I get my teeth alignment fixed, he also helped me with evening my gumline out with a laser gingivectomy as part of my treatment. I’d highly recommend them to anyone looking for orthodontic treatment.
Response from the owner:Thank you for your kind words, Melissa! We're thrilled to hear that your experience with our team and Dr. Speaks exceeded your expectations. We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to seeing you again!
LaPhonso S.
Loved my experience with Dr. Speaks and their team. All the the staff were super friendly and made me feel like they actually cared when I would go in. Had braces and got them off sooner than I expected and very happy with my results!! Highly recommend Speaks Orthodontics!
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They have been so amazing with their follow up to all my questions. So much patience!!
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