What Candy Can You Eat with Braces?
Halloween season is arguable the time of year when the most candy is eaten, and with it, the most brackets broken meaning you'll be carving out time to spend in the orthodontic office instead carving up pumpkins.
Worried your braces might ruin your Halloween fun? Spooky thought – but never fear! Enjoying good candy with braces is still an option. But first, avoid damaging your braces and risking your successful orthodontic treatment by learning which candy might loosen the brackets attached to your teeth.
Candies to avoid with braces
These candies may damage orthodontic appliances and can really set your orthodontic treatment back. Steer clear of:
Candies you can eat with braces
Softer, melt-in-your-mouth candies tend to be less risky when it comes to keeping your braces intact. Enjoy these treats in moderation:
Be mindful, that in excess, candy of any kind can accumulate around your braces and lead to permanent white marks (decalcification), cavities or gum disease (gingivitis). 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.
Poster to review the AAO guide for canduy and braces
http://www3.aaoinfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Candy-Braces-Guide-One-Sheeter.pdf
