Can you eat pizza with braces?

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What Can You Eat with Braces?

Can you eat chocolate with braces? Can you eat fruit? Pizza? These are some of the most common questions patients ask when they first get their braces. At Whites Dental, our braces treatments in London can help you create your new beautiful smile using a range of braces treatments near Elephant and Castle and London Bridge, including Damon Fast Braces, Ceramic Braces, Invisalign, and Lingual Braces. We are situated in Waterloo, just adjacent to Southwark Station and a short walk from London Waterloo and London Bridge.

You Don’t Have to Give Up All the Good Stuff

The good news? You’re not limited to soft or puréed food. With a bit of care, there are still plenty of tasty, satisfying meals you can enjoy while wearing braces. The key is knowing which foods are safe and which ones to avoid in order to protect your braces and maintain your orthodontic treatment timeline.

Why Food Matters with Braces

Braces contain brackets, bands, and wires that can be damaged by certain foods. Eating the wrong thing can loosen wires or dislodge brackets — delaying your progress. Food can also get stuck between the braces and teeth, making good oral hygiene even more important. Poor cleaning can lead to cavities, plaque buildup, and staining around the brackets — which is why proper brushing and flossing are essential.

Foods to Avoid with Braces

To protect your braces, avoid hard, sticky, or chewy foods that can break brackets or get lodged in difficult places:

Can You Eat Pizza with Braces?

Yes — but with caution. Soft-crust pizzas are best. Avoid thin, crispy, or thick crusts that are tough to bite into. Stick to soft toppings like mushrooms, green peppers, crumbled bacon, or thin pepperoni slices.

Tip: Try Making Your Own

Homemade pizza is easy, fun, and allows you to control the texture. Use soft, shop-bought crusts and your favourite toppings, then bake according to the packet instructions.

Healthy Pizza Options

Nutrition supports oral health too. Try healthy combinations like tomatoes, basil, and feta cheese — or a mix of mushrooms, onions, and green peppers.

Foods You Can Still Eat with Braces

There are plenty of braces-friendly foods to enjoy:

Still Unsure?

If you’re not sure whether your favourite food is safe to eat with braces, call us or email — our friendly dental team is happy to advise.

The Takeaway

Braces will improve your smile — but damaging them with the wrong foods can prolong treatment. Stick to the guidelines, chew slowly, and cut food into smaller bites to avoid pressure on brackets. Good oral hygiene is critical too. If food gets trapped, it can cause staining and decay around the brackets.

Need Advice or a Check-Up?

Book a free consultation with our team to ask questions and explore your best braces options. For more information, visit our Orthodontics homepage.

At Whites Dental, our private London dentists provide a range of fixed orthodontic braces across London — including metal braces, Damon Braces, Lingual Braces, ceramic braces and Fastbraces.

We’re based in London Waterloo & London Marble Arch.