{"id":340,"date":"2026-08-28T05:49:42","date_gmt":"2026-08-28T05:49:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dralexjohnson.com\/blog\/?p=340"},"modified":"2026-08-28T05:49:42","modified_gmt":"2026-08-28T05:49:42","slug":"a-guide-to-packing-your-child-with-braces-lunch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dralexjohnson.com\/blog\/?p=340","title":{"rendered":"A Guide to Packing Your Child with Braces\u2019 Lunch"},"content":{"rendered":"
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If you pack your child\u2019s school lunch, then deciding what to make can be a challenge. It\u2019s hard to know exactly what they\u2019ll crave in the middle of the day, but it can be even tougher if your loved one has braces<\/a> or has started Phase 1 orthodontics<\/a>. Certain foods can break their wires or brackets, so you might imagine you have a limited palate to work with, but here\u2019s a guide to curate safe, delicious meals.<\/p><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Which Foods Should Braces Wearers Avoid?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As a quick refresher, hard, crunchy, and tough items should be avoided during your child\u2019s orthodontic treatment. Just one mishap can break their hardware, which can cause delays if it consistently happens. This can include croutons, crusty breads, popcorn, certain raw vegetables, bone-in meats, chips, seeds, nuts, and granola bars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even sticky and chewy options can be troublesome. They can get trapped more easily between the brackets and wires, meaning your loved one might struggle to clean them off in the bathroom during their break.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, What Should I Pack My Child for Lunch?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

With that list of foods above, it\u2019s easy to imagine your options are very limited, but there are still plenty of stuff out there. Here are a few favorites they may love:<\/p>\n\n\n\n