Strava s ortodontií: Co jíst, když máte rovnátka

When you have fixní aparát, orthodontic appliance fixed to teeth to correct alignment. Also known as rovnátka, it helps straighten your teeth—but it also traps food, bacteria, and sugar like a magnet. If you don’t change how you eat, you’re not just risking crooked teeth—you’re inviting zubní plak, sticky film of bacteria that forms on teeth, cukr a zuby, the direct link between sugar intake and tooth decay, and even zubní hygiena, daily practices to maintain oral health to become a nightmare. This isn’t theoretical. Studies show that patients with braces develop white spots on teeth 3x faster than those without—if they eat the same way.

Let’s be clear: it’s not the appliance that causes damage. It’s what you put in your mouth while wearing it. Gummy candies, sodas, sticky pastries, even fruit juices—they all stick to wires and brackets. Bacteria feast on that sugar and turn it into acid. That acid eats away at enamel, and since your braces cover parts of the tooth, the decay hides under the brackets. By the time you take them off, you’re not just getting straight teeth—you’re getting holes, stains, and maybe even gum disease. You don’t need to give up everything. But you do need to rethink snacks. Hard apples? Cut them into wedges. Popcorn? Skip it. Chips? Avoid unless they’re soft. Bread? Choose whole grain, not white. And if you drink anything sweet, use a straw to minimize contact with teeth.

Hygiene becomes non-negotiable. Brushing after every meal isn’t optional—it’s survival. A regular toothbrush won’t cut it. You need an interdental brush, orthodontic floss, and maybe even a water flosser. Rinse with fluoride mouthwash daily. And yes, you still need to see your hygienist every 3–4 months, not every 6. The goal isn’t just to clean your teeth—it’s to protect them during the whole treatment. If you skip this, you’re not just wasting time and money on orthodontics—you’re risking long-term damage to your teeth.

Strava s ortodontií není o dietě. Je o vědomí. Každý kousek jídla, který si dáte, má vliv na to, jak budou vaše zuby vypadat po rovnátkách. Nejde o dokonalost. Jde o zvědavost: co jíte? Kdy? A jak to čistíte? Pokud to zvládnete, budete mít nejen přímé zuby—ale i zdravé. V níže uvedených článcích najdete konkrétní rady, co jíst, jak čistit aparát, a proč některé potraviny jsou pro vás zákazníky.