Here are the top foods to avoid with braces.

Getting braces is painful.

And to add insult to injury, youre forbidden to eat certain foods for the duration of the treatment!

13 Foods You Should Never, Ever Eat Past the Expiration Date

These are the most common meals and ingredients you should avoid.

Chewing gum

Rule #1: No chewing gum.

If you simply must have minty-fresh breath,try these homemade candies instead.

13 Foods You Should Never, Ever Eat Past the Expiration Date

Popcorn

Youll have to pick a new food to devour during moviespopcorn wreaks havoc on braces.

By the way,do you know the difference between white and yellow kernels?

Corn on the cob

Forget about eating corn the fun, messy way.

13 Foods You Should Never, Ever Eat Past the Expiration Date

store your taffy and caramels for that glorious day when those braces are removed.

(it’s possible for you to celebrate with our best caramel recipes!)

While you wait for those braces to come off,learn how to make jerky in the oven.

13 Foods You Should Never, Ever Eat Past the Expiration Date

Food Coloring

Some colored foods can dye your rubber braces bandsespecially if youve chosen clear ones.

Psst!These are our best red velvet recipes.

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chewing gum

Salt popcorn on the wooden table

Herbed Grilled Corn on the Cob

Round Warm Everything Bagels Ready to Eat

Red apples or Gala apples with fresh leaf and water drop on wooden background.

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Soft Chewy Caramels

Colored peppers and onions diced on a chopping board

Beef Jerky. Selective focus.

Makeover red velvet cake

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