What foods do I need to avoid while wearing traditional braces?

To prevent loose brackets and broken wires, you should avoid hard, sticky, crunchy, and highly chewy foods. Treats like caramel, taffy, licorice, popcorn, ice, and whole raw apples can easily damage your hardware. Opting for softer alternatives keeps your teeth moving smoothly and ensures your total time in braces isn’t delayed by preventable repair visits.