[header] How to take care of your braces [title] Avoid hard foods for the most part. [step] Hard foods, including hard candies, pretzels, and even foods like raw carrots and apples, can be a problem with braces. They can cause wires or bands to snap. 
[substeps] Other hard foods to avoid include chips, taco shells, and even popcorn. Nuts, ice, and beef jerky can also be a problem.