During the Halloween season, the most frequently asked question of people in braces is, “What candy am I allowed to eat at Halloween?”
To avoid breaking the braces, steer clear of the following treats, or recipes with these ingredients, as they could lengthen treatment time:
• All hard candies
• All chewy candies
• Caramel
• Nuts
• Licorice
• Taffy
• Jelly beans
• Hard pretzels
• Bubblegum
• Popcorn (including unpopped kernels
• Tortilla chips
• Ice
For alternatives, look for foods that are softer, such as soft chocolate or peanut butter cups. Candies that are not sticky, chewy, hard, or crunchy are generally OK. Check out the brace friendly recipes for yummy Halloween treats from the AAO: http://www.braces.org/nohm/braces.htm
Of course, as usual, it is vital to keep your teeth, gums, and braces clean in order to maintain good oral hygiene. Remember to floss and brush after any Halloween treats!