BUT WHY?
Hard or Sticky Foods like Jolly Ranchers, Now ‘n’ Laters, etc.
Do damage by bending wires, loosening the cement under the bands or breaking the brackets,
Cause cavities and permanent discoloration to your teeth.
Broken braces and wires results in longer time in treatment.
Healthy foods like apples, corn on the cobb, ribs, etc
Will deform wires and break braces off your teeth.
Slice apples, cut corn off the cobb, meat off of bones and enjoy!
Why no Popcorn?
Last but Is one of the worst foods you can eat with braces or expander.
Popcorn gets lodged in your braces an gums and causes bleeding and even infection.
You should not have popcorn under any circumstance while you are in treatment. Try Pirates Booty as a substitute.
Acidic Foods? SNEAKY, SILENT, DANGEROUS
Sodas, Sour Candy, Energy Drinks, Citrus are your teeth’s enemy. These are so acidic they erode your teeth making permanent stains that often can’t be seen until after the braces are removed

NOTICE DAMAGE TO THE TEETH FROM EATING ACIDIC SOUR CANDY, SODAS AND SPORTS DRINKS