These candies may damage orthodontic appliances and can really set your orthodontic treatment back. Stay away from candies such as;
- Caramels
- Taffy
- Hard candy
- Chewy candy
- Jellybeans
- Licorice
- Bubble gum
- WarHeads
- Popcorn
Candies you can eat with braces include;
Softer candies that don't require the force of biting down hard, and more of the candies that will melt in your mouth.
- Chocolate (without caramel or nuts)
- Peanut butter cups
- KitKats
- 3 Musketeers
- Cookies
Make sure to brush thoroughly around your braces especially after indulging in sugary snacks!
No need to miss out on the trick-or-treating fun but enjoy candy in moderation and snack wisely! If you do find a bracket not attached to the tooth, call your orthodontist as soon as possible to make an appointment to repair the loose bracket so your treatment is not delayed.
