What candies to avoid with braces?

Is candy bad for braces?

Whether the candy is soft, hard, gooey or sticky, it is bad for your braces. The hard and chewy types of candy are the worst because they stress the teeth when you bite down on them. This can cause wires and brackets to break and pop off, requiring a trip to the orthodontist for repair.

Are Skittles OK with braces?

For example, chewy treats such as M&Ms and Skittles can break the brackets of one's braces. Additionally, caramels are prone to getting stuck in your braces. Hard candies are fine to suck on but should not be bitten. Halloween candies are not made with dental health in mind.

Can you eat M&Ms with braces?

Even candy that is soft in the middle with a hard shell can also be bad for your braces. Skittles® Runts®, Sweettarts, and M&Ms® should be avoided if you have braces, as the shell could get wedged under your wire or pop off your brackets.

Can I eat Twizzlers with braces?

What candies should people with braces avoid? Sticky candies are the absolute worst for anyone with braces. That means Twizzlers, Star Bursts, Laffy Taffy, and more are all bad for braces.

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What are some braces friendly candy?

What kinds of candy are OK for braces?

Are Reese's OK for braces?

Reese's Peanut Butter Cups: Yep, everyone's favorite Halloween treat is also braces-friendly! Reese's cups are soft and don't contain anything that could get stuck in your braces, so feel free to enjoy to your heart's content.

Can you eat Kit Kat with braces?

It's easy to chew, won't damage your braces, and is less likely to cause tooth decay than other kinds of candy. Just about any brand of chocolate is okay: Hershey's bars, Dove, plain M&Ms, Hershey's Kisses, York and Junior Mints, Kit Kat, Nestles Crunch.

Can I eat Oreos with braces?

You want to avoid anything crunchy or hard, which means no nuts, potato chips, or popcorn. Instead, opt for Cheetos or Pirate Booty. Soft cookies (without nuts) are good, but avoid hard cookies like Oreos and Chips Ahoy unless you're a milk dunker. Ice cream is fine, but skip the nuts and hard candy toppings.

Can I eat Jolly Ranchers with braces?

Avoid these candies while you have braces on:

Jolly Ranchers. Laffy Taffy. Caramels. Gum.

Can you eat 100 grand with braces?

Avoid anything hard or crunchy, such as Snickers, 100 Grand Bars, and anything with nuts or toffee. Jawbreakers and Gobstoppers are also on the list of candies to avoid. Say no to anything too sticky or chewy. Taffy, Starbursts, Skittles, licorice, and other chewy candies can pull on your brackets and wires.

Can I eat Snickers with braces?

The experts at Dunn Orthodontics recommend staying away from the nuts in candy bars like SNICKERS® and instead going for soft chocolate bars like 3 Musketeers® or even Milky Ways® (if you're careful).

Is caramel bad for your braces?

Sticky candies are the worst products for your braces, which is why we strongly advise against eating caramel. Caramel tends to stick to your teeth and braces when you eat it and it is very difficult to clean. The sticky candy can also alter the condition of your braces by clinging to a bracket and breaking it.

Is soft caramel OK for braces?

To better illustrate, here are some candies that you will want to avoid. Caramel is a sweet and often exceedingly sticky and chewy type of candy that just does not mix well with braces.

Can I eat kisses with braces?

A lot of chocolate treats are perfectly safe for you to enjoy while you are in braces. Hershey's® chocolate bars, Hershey's Kisses®, Reese's Peanut Butter Cups®, Kit Kats®, York Peppermint Patties® and Three Musketeers® are all great options that will be easy on your braces.

Can I eat Nerds candy with braces?

DON'T: Hard candies.

Watch out for jolly ranchers, butterscotch candies (which will also be sticky), Lifesavers, Nerds and even Tic Tacs. These candies all have a reputation for popping off brackets, bending wires and even chipping teeth. Just say no!

Are Tootsie Rolls safe for braces?

Sticky candy is the #1 enemy of braces, so you'll have to stay away from caramel, gummies, jelly beans, taffy, Star Bursts, Tootsie Rolls, and any other sticky candies.

What color is best for braces?

Choose light blue, bronze, dark purple or subdued reds and pinks to complement lighter skin tones. Choose darker colors to make your teeth appear whiter. Watch out for lighter colors that could make your teeth look more yellow. Consider colors that complement or match your eyes.

Can I lick lollipops with braces?

While peppermints and similar types of sweets are safe to suck on, biting them can cause serious damage. So lollipops are okay for your child with braces as long as he or she is old enough to understand that it's limited to licking. DO look for “braces-friendly” recipes.

What foods dont get stuck in braces?

Seafood: Tuna, salmon, and a lot of other fish can be a great source of protein without getting stuck in your braces. Dairy products: Yogurt and other soft dairy products like cheeses will become your best friend.

Can you eat french fries with braces?

You can still eat things like ice cream, brownies, cookies, cake, French fries, burger, hot dogs, and pizza (just avoid the crust), no problem.

Can you eat mini donuts with braces?

Avoid Sugary Food

While foods such as doughnuts, pastries, and cake are soft and easy to chew, these items contain sugar and white flour that will stick to your teeth, wires, and brackets.

What junk food can I eat with braces?

Soft pretzels, potato chips, cheese puffs

Things like string cheese, peanut butter and jelly, fruit, crackers, or pudding taste good and travel well.

Can you eat Pocky sticks with braces?

There is one simple rule to follow with food and your braces. Avoid all foods that are hard crunchy sticky, chewy and gooey foods. These foods can cause major damage to your brackets, bands and wires.