🎃 Halloween Candy & Braces: What’s a Trick & What’s a Treat? 🍬
Essential Tips from Barnett Orthodontics in Barberton, Ohio
Halloween is creeping up fast — and at Barnett Orthodontics in Barberton, Ohio, we know this spooky season is one of the most fun (and sugary) times of the year! Whether you’re trick-or-treating around Akron, Norton, Wadsworth, Green, Copley, or other surrounding areas, it’s important to know which candies are safe for your braces — and which ones could lead to a 👀👀 SCARY 😈trip back to the orthodontist.
Here’s your ultimate guide to surviving Halloween with braces, brought to you by the smile experts at Barnett Orthodontics.
🚫 Candies to Avoid
(A.K.A. The Real Villains):
Some treats are deliciously evil when it comes to braces.
These are the ones that could send you straight to the orthodontist's chair:
- 💀
Hard candies (Jolly Ranchers, Life Savers, Blow Pops)
- 🕸️
Sticky stuff (caramels, taffy, toffee — they’re basically glue!)
- 🧟♂️
Chewing gum (even sugar-free can be risky)
- 🥜
Nuts & nutty candies (Snickers, PayDay — so good, so bad)
- 🍿
Popcorn kernels & hulls (Popcorn is okay… if you're super
careful)
These candies can crack brackets, bend wires, and haunt your
orthodontic progress. Don’t let a treat turn into a trick!
✅ Braces-Safe Treats (AKA Sweet
Heroes):
Don’t worry — you can still have a fang-tastic 😁 Halloween
without wrecking your braces. Here are some dentist-approved goodies:
- 🍫
Plain chocolate (think Hershey’s bars, M&Ms – without nuts!)
- 🐻
Soft gummies (in moderation — avoid anything super sticky)
- 🍭
Cotton candy (melts in your mouth, not in your wires!)
- 😋
Non-sticky sour candies (bonus points if they’re freeze-dried)
- 🍪
Brownies, cupcakes & soft cookies (homemade wins the night!)
Just remember: moderation is key,
and brushing afterward is a must!
🦷 Halloween Survival Tips
for Braces Wearers:
- 🪥 Brush and floss right after indulging —
sugar loves to stick around!
- 💦
Rinse with water or mouthwash to keep things fresh.
- 🛡️
Keep some orthodontic wax handy in case wires get spooky 👻.
- 💥And remember: moderation keeps cavities and orthodontic setbacks
away.
👻 Don’t Let Candy Haunt Your Smile!
With just a little planning, you can enjoy Halloween treats without turning your orthodontic progress into a horror story. At Barnett Orthodontics, we’re here to help patients across Barberton, Akron, Norton, Wadsworth, Green, Copley, and nearby communities keep their smiles safe — and stylish.
If something goes wrong with your braces during Halloween festivities, or you just need a check-up, we’re ready to help!
📍 Barnett Orthodontics
86 Conservatory Dr. Ste. A
Barberton, OH 44203
📞 Call us: 330-745-4497
🌐 Visit us: www.barnettortho.com
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