With Halloween just around the corner, it is especially important for those with braces to keep up with brushing their teeth, as well as being extra diligent in eating candy. During this time of year, many individuals contemplate between eating the sugar-filled sweets and maintaining the integrity of their braces. Our team at Beauty Smile Ortho knows what the good and bad sweets there is and what is not good for your braces.
Caramel
Caramel is one of the worst sweets for your braces, it is a sticky and chewy type of candy that can easily get stuck in your teeth, gums, and especially braces. This will make it difficult to get out of your mouth and have clean teeth, which will cause cavities.
Popcorn
Popcorn can destruct your brackets in your braces very easily. The kernels of the popcorn can get stuck in between your braces which will further extend your time with braces and cause lots of discomfort.
Gum
Many forget that gum is one of the worst things when having braces. The chewy substance is guaranteed to be stuck in your braces which will cause discomfort. This will delay your braces experience and you will have to pay for the replacement of the brace the gum was entwined with.
Ultimately, it is not a wise idea to consume any kind of candy, such as the ones listed, until you get your braces off. Life will be a lot more difficult if you give in to the sugary sweets while having braces. Having patience and waiting until you get your braces off is the best way you can go. For more information on how to further your smile, contact us today at Beauty Smile Ortho.