Just because you have braces doesn’t mean you can’t take part in Halloween fun—and we’re talking about the candy! That’s why we’ve compiled a list of Halloween tips that can help brace wearers choose the right candy (and avoid the bad!) and for trick-or-treating home owners to pass out candy that allows brace wearing trick-or-treaters to take part in the sweet fun.
What Halloween candy brace wearers CAN eat
There is hope (and candy)! Traditional brace wearers can eat sweets at Halloween, such as:
- Hershey’s
- 3 Musketeers
- Kit Kats
- Oreos
- Hershey kisses
- M&M’s
- Reese’s Pieces
- Peanut Butter Cups
- Sixlets
- Sweet Tarts
- Andes mint candies
- Crackers
- Graham crackers
- Soft cookies
- Apples
- Apple cider
Need to know if your favorite candy is brace-friendly? Ask us!
What Halloween candy brace wearers should avoid
To avoid damaging your brace hardware, avoid these foods:
- Caramel
- Taffy
- Popcorn
- Nuts
- Hard cookies
- Gum
- Marshmallows
If you have any other questions, ask your dentist. Happy Halloween!
