Figuring out what foods to eat and not eat when you first get braces is a bit of a learning process. In general Dr. Sharma recommends that you avoid hard, sticky, and chewy foods in order to prevent the risk for developing cavities and breaking your braces – they’re tough, but they’re not indestructible. If you need more information about the types of foods we recommend while you’re wearing braces, we’ve recently compiled an updated list.