Cotton candy will definitely not break anything which is all you have to worry about.
Cotton candy bad for braces.
Nut containing candies and candy bars.
Also avoid anything with a hard shell such as skittles and m ms.
If candy gets stuck in your braces and teeth the outcome will be worse.
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It also gets stuck in teeth easily stains elastics and contributes to tooth decay and bad breath.
Candy that isn t hard but has a hard shell can also be bad for your braces.
Not only do you have the temptation to bite through that hard outer shell but bubble gum is waiting to stick to your braces afterwards.
Just go for peanut butter.
Nut containing candies and candy bars.
But the main problem is it contains a high amount of sugary and very sticky.
Let s take a look at the obvious.
These type of candies are bad for braces.
This may lead to tooth decay and sensitivity.
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Candy is bad for you whether you have braces or not.
People with braces should also skip any kind of candies with nuts such as snickers almond joy payday and other nutty candies.
The candy bars that will get you into trouble are sticky or gooey.
Carbohydrates are what fuel the bacteria on your teeth to produce acids that cause tooth decay to form.
For a tooth without braces candy is a huge threat.
Getting braces can improve your teeth but if you eat the wrong types of food and don t maintain good dental hygiene there s a risk of damaging your braces.
It can actually undo months of hard work in your orthodontic treatment.
Cotton candy may be softest of them all.
Those who have braces should consider the following before reaching for that candy bar.
Chewy gummy and sour candy.
Those sticky sugar particles can adhere to the braces and teeth.
If you are wondering if having some candy just once would be that bad the answer is yes.
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When you are wearing braces it means that your teeth are going to be sensitive.
It s loaded with sugar which is a carbohydrate.
All the sugar will build up around your brackets though so just make sure you brush really good when you get.
Anything with nougat or caramel will be incredibly hard to eat and will cause problems with braces.
Licorice is bad for braces and can tear off brackets and bend wires.
Skittles and m ms should be avoided as the shell can get stuck under your wire and pop off your brackets.
Therefore eating something hard or chewy can be very uncomfortable and unsafe.
Babe ruth bars charleston chews butterfingers smarties tootsie rolls and other chewy candies are a bad idea.