Halloween and your Braces

October 29, 2026

Halloween & your brace

Halloween is a fun & exciting time of year for many kids but having braces on can make it more challenging. While it may be tempting to eat lots of sweets, chocolate and chewy treats, some of these can damage your braces, such bending the wires and getting stuck between your teeth.

Hard, sticky and chewy sweets are especially tricky as they can break a bracket or cause a wire to poke out which results in a trip to your orthodontist.

Luckily, there are still plenty of Halloween treats you can still enjoy such as chocolate and crisps. Taking extra care of your braces by brushing and flossing after eating can help keep your teeth healthy and your smile looking great.

With a little care you can have a spooky and enjoyable Halloween while keeping your braces safe!

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