A reader wrote to me asking if it was safe to eat potato chips while wearing braces. This is a great question and something I have been asked about in the past.

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In short, yes you can eat potato chips while wearing braces. It should be fine as long as you do not crunch down on them very hard with your teeth or bite into them (such as with a sandwich). I would suggest cutting them into smaller sections to make it easier.

If you are not sure if something is acceptable, always ask your orthodontist or dental professional! You can visit our website here for more information about braces and other dental topics. But the simple answer is yes, you can eat potato chips with braces, but you should cut them up into smaller pieces to make it easier on your teeth.

What chips can you eat with braces?

There are many types of chips that you can eat with braces. You should always cut them into small pieces, like the size of a penny (or even smaller depending on how wide your braces are). The best kinds to eat while wearing braces are:

Plain potato chips, Lays Potato Chips, Pringles Chips, Fritos, Cheetos, BBQ, or other flavored chips, Kettle cooked Brand name, or generic brand (As long as they’re not spicy)

Cheetos and other crunchy chips may be a bit more difficult to eat with braces, so be careful. You can always ask your orthodontist if you are not sure!

You should avoid eating the following types of chips while wearing braces:

Any bagel or bread type chip (chips that break off and crumble like some or flavored rice cakes) Anything too crunchy, like Tostito or corn chips Corn nuts

Please contact your orthodontist if you have any questions about this topic. It’s also very advisable to seek further guidance and advice before attempting to eat anything new while wearing braces.

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