We all know that one of the best things about Valentine ’s Day is the candy. Thankfully for the orthodontists out there, the main sweet treat on Valentine's day is chocolate. Chocolate tends to be kinder on the braces than the hard or gummy type candies. However there are some treats that you have to be careful eating while you have braces on. First off, stay away from the chocolate/peanut brittle type sweets . These sugar/chocolate concoctions can wreak havoc on your braces. Generally any hard type chocolate that has peanuts or that you really need to bite hard into is a no-no. If there is any doubt, call your orthodontist and ask. The main problem with breaking your braces is that it delays your treatment. Have a very happy Valentine's day!
