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Can You Eat Peanut Brittle With Braces?

Writer Gabriel Cooper

When deciding what to eat, you should rely on your own judgment. Remember to thoroughly brush and floss your teeth and gums after consuming any food, especially before going to sleep. In the realm of “hard food,” we’re talking about everything from popcorn to peanuts to ice to brittle to candied apples to corn on the cob.

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Can you eat brittle with braces?

You should avoid chewy foods like gum, taffy, Starburst and Starbursts, gummy bears, Tootsie Rolls, jelly beans and fruit roll-ups, fruit roll-ups and gummy fruit snacks. For those with braces or teeth, avoid snacking on crunchy foods like potato chips or tortilla chips.

Can you eat crushed peanuts with braces?

In addition to nuts, there are several other food groups that should be avoided while wearing braces. Not only are nuts abrasive but they can also become lodged in your braces because they are so hard.

What candy can a person with braces eat?

Braces-friendly candiesSweets made of chocolate (without caramel or nuts) Cups of peanut butter. KitKats. The Three Musketeers are here.

Can I eat PB&J with braces?

Even with braces, you can still eat classics like a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Creamy peanut butter is usually fine, but chunky peanut butter should be avoided at all costs. Brush your teeth as soon as possible to remove any peanut butter that may have gotten on the brackets.

Can you eat Doritos with braces?

When you have braces on, you should avoid eating anything crunchy or hard. This includes hard breads such as pretzels or takoyaki as well as chips like Doritos or Takis. This can cause your wire to be damaged as well as your bracket to be broken.