10/31/2025
Halloween is here, and while we love a good treat, braces and sticky sweets don’t always mix.
Here’s the trick to keeping your braces safe while still enjoying the fun - stick with softer candies like chocolate, peanut butter cups, and anything that melts easily. These are braces-friendly and won’t damage brackets or wires.
Skip the sticky or hard candies like caramels, taffy, gummy bears, jawbreakers, and lollipops. They can pull at your braces or even break a bracket (and no one wants an emergency visit after trick-or-treating).
You can still enjoy plenty of non-candy treats too - soft cookies, brownies, and cupcakes are all safe options.
And remember, brushing and rinsing after sweets keeps your teeth and braces happy.
What costume are you wearing this year - or what’s been your favorite costume of all time?
Call Omar Orthodontics at 703.542.6336 to schedule your free consultation and learn more about keeping your smile healthy with braces.