Halloween is a time for ghosts, witches, spooky stories, and lots of candy. However, it is also a time when braces may have to work a little harder to avoid getting their wires tangled with Tootsie Rolls, Snickers, and other treats. Halloween is when those with braces must be careful what they eat. Still, that does not mean braces wearers have to sit on the sidelines while everyone else stuffs their faces with goodies.
If you or somebody you care about is currently having orthodontic treatment, here are some helpful tips to have a happy and healthy Halloween.
Some candy can harm your brackets, wires, or other attachments. For example, did you know that hard candy is one of the worst things you can eat with braces? Hard candy can break brackets and wires. Also, if you eat nuts with braces, the metal on the outside of the nut can irritate your teeth. The metal can cause a hole in the enamel of your tooth. Here are some candies you should avoid.
The good news is some candies are safer to eat. Sweets that are better options include:
What Candies Should I Avoid with Braces?
Some candy can harm your brackets, wires, or other attachments. For example, did you know that hard candy is one of the worst things you can eat with braces? Hard candy can break brackets and wires. Also, if you eat nuts with braces, the metal on the outside of the nut can irritate your teeth. The metal can cause a hole in the enamel of your tooth. Here are some candies you should avoid.
- Caramels
- Taffy
- Hard candy
- Chewy candy
- Jellybeans
- Licorice
- Bubble gum
- Suckers
- Sour candy
- Popcorn
- Nuts
- Gum
What Candies Are Safer with Braces?
The good news is some candies are safer to eat. Sweets that are better options include:
- Chocolate (without caramel or nuts)
- Peanut butter cups
- KitKats
- 3 Musketeers
- Marshmallows
- Soft Cookies