Worst Sweets for Braces
Unfortunately, some sweets are just not good to indulge in for mouths with braces. Here are a few to watch out for…
1. Conversational Hearts
We all know and love the classic Valentine’s conversation hearts, but unfortunately, those are just too hard on your braces. Save these to pass on to your Valentine 😉
2. Lollipops
I know you are all thinking the same thing… “What if I just suck on it instead of bite it?” Although this sounds like a good idea, in the end we all know the sucker will get bitten into. A lot of lollipops now have gum in the middle which is even worse! Just try and stay away from these as much as possible.
3. Taffy
As sweet as taffy may taste or no matter how funny the jokes on the the back are, taffy is just too sticky and EXTREMELY hard to get out of your brackets. Stay away! This is a high risk candy, full of sugar that is just sticking around waiting to give you a cavity!
4. Nerds
An all time favorite! Even though they are little with such big flavor, there is always the risk of biting on these wrong which could cause a bracket to pop off in no time.
Best Sweets for Braces
Now, I know what you’re thinking. You want to know what candies you can eat, right?! Well here you go…
1. Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
For Valentine’s day, they even come in cute heart shapes for your loved ones! These are soft and will melt the second you put them in your mouth. Although you may be digging chocolate and peanut butter out of our mouth for an hour, it’s totally worth it.
2. Hershey Kisses
These are generally okay to eat. Be careful you stay away from the ones with almonds, peanuts and extra caramel.
3. Boxes of Chocolate
Most Valentine’s boxes of chocolate are a mixture of multiple flavors, sizes and textures. Fudge, fruit fillings and nougat are okay to eat. Maybe share the ones that are full of toffee, caramel and nuts and fight that urge to eat the entire box!
Keep in mind, after getting your candy fix this holiday you need to brush and floss extra well to prevent those sugars from sitting around sticking to your braces. This could cause cavities and staining to the teeth that we want to stay away from while in treatment!