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Readers Respond: Have You Broken or Had Loose Braces After Eating Candy or Nuts?

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Updated October 28, 2010

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Candy and nuts pose huge problems for people that have braces. Certain types of candy, and almost every type of nut has the potential to destroy your braces, leaving you in a situation where you have either broken or loosened your braces.

Have you ever found yourself with broken or loose braces after eating candy or nuts? What type of candy or nuts were you eating? Has this happened more than once? What does your orthodontist have to say when you arrive at the office with damaged braces after eating candy or nuts? Share your experience with readers that may have broken or loose braces after eating candy or nuts.

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