Halloween is one of our
favorite times of year here at the office, and it’s always a nice surprise when
a patient comes in dressed in costume.
But one thing that will forever
be connected to Halloween is candy—and believe us, we’re guilty of indulging in
way too many M&Ms from time to time as well. However, if you have braces,
eating too much candy can cause problems for a number of reasons. Take some
time to understand why and how eating candy can potentially harm your
orthodontic treatment and have an effect on your teeth and gums for years to
come.
Eat Sweets in Moderation
As you well know,
candy is packed with sugar—and not the good kind. It’s also a carbohydrate,
which can cause bacteria and acids to form on your teeth, potentially leading
to tooth decay. Even if you don’t have braces, candy can be pretty bad, causing
cavities or a multitude of other problems. Eating too much candy can make it
more difficult to reach around the bracket and band attachments when you brush
your teeth and floss.
Candy is Candy!
Although candy can take on lots of different forms—sucking candies, chocolate, chewy candies—it’s all functionally the same when it comes to your braces. While hard candies can cause hard glucose buildup on your teeth, softer candies can seep into hard-to-reach crevices between your teeth and your orthodontic treatment.Often times, candy can cause a bracket or band to jolt loose, bringing your journey to straight teeth back for 1 to 2 months—and, of course, you’ll have to schedule an appointment with Dr. Reed to get it fixed.
Have a Happy Halloween, Club Reed! Enjoy yourselves and have a safe, but not-too-sweet holiday!
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