Dietary
Shaved Ice and Braces: A Dentist-Friendly Treat
Soft, cold and kind to your hardware.
Gentle on braces
Soft, fluffy shaved ice is easy on braces — no biting or hard crunching required. It's a rare sweet treat that orthodontic patients can usually enjoy without stress.
The cold can even feel soothing after an adjustment.
Smart choices
A couple of tweaks keep it fully braces-friendly.
- Skip hard or sticky toppings like nuts and chewy candy
- Go easy on very sugary syrups and rinse after
- Choose soft fruit and let sharp-frozen bits melt a moment
- Boba is soft, but eat it slowly and mindfully
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