Abstract
During the course of fixed orthodontic therapy, patients should be instructed to eat specific food stuffs and beverages in order to maintain good health for the dentition and supporting structures and prevent frequent attachment debonding that prolong the treatment duration. After searching and collecting articles from 1930 till July 2021, the current review was prepared to emphasize various types of foods that should be taken during the course of fixed orthodontic therapy and to explain the effect of various food stuffs and beverages on the growth and development of craniofacial structures, tooth surfaces, root resorption, tooth movement, retention and stability after orthodontic treatment and the effect on the components of fixed orthodontic appliance.
Highlights
Individuals are more concerned and aware of maintaining healthy lifestyle and good health that necessitates a well-balanced diet
Dietary counseling and nutritional education associated with oral health have become one of the significant dental education components, with so much emphasis on more nutritional food choices and healthier foods
With the spotlight on nutritional issues, it seems like a good time to look at how the orthodontic treatments are affecting the diet of patients
Summary
Individuals are more concerned and aware of maintaining healthy lifestyle and good health that necessitates a well-balanced diet. Dietary counseling and nutritional education associated with oral health have become one of the significant dental education components, with so much emphasis on more nutritional food choices and healthier foods. American Dental Association [2] reported the accreditation guidelines of dental schools "the graduate must be competent to provide dietary counseling and nutritional education relevant to oral health.". With the spotlight on nutritional issues, it seems like a good time to look at how the orthodontic treatments are affecting the diet of patients. Orthodontic treatment causes physiologic, physical, and emotional stress, which increases nutrient utilization and mobilization, thereby increasing an individual's nutritional needs. Because the nutritional requirements of adolescents (the age of a common orthodontic patient) were already strained by development and growth, the emotional stress of puberty, maintaining a well-balanced diet is critical [4]. This review was prepared to highlight the types of foods that should be taken during the course of fixed orthodontic therapy and to explain the effect of various food stuffs and beverages on the growth and development of craniofacial structures, tooth surfaces, root resorption, tooth movement, retention and stability after orthodontic treatment and the effect on the components of fixed orthodontic appliance
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