Yes. Reduce candy, potato chips and soda. Sugary foods and starchy foods produce acidic substances and plaques that can cause dental caries and gum disease.
Cut healthy, hard foods such as carrots or apples into small pieces. Sticky, chewy sweets like caramel can cause damage to the cord and loosen the stand. Avoid using hard, crunchy snacks such as popcorn, nuts, and hard candy. Not to mention: ice chewing, sucking your thumb, excessive mouth breathing, lips biting, and pushing your tongue against your teeth.
