Braces-Friendly Halloween Candy

　October is National Orthodontic Health Month, and with Halloween right around the corner, Dental Associates of New England has compiled a list of braces-friendly treats for you and your family to enjoy:

Good Treats: 

• Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
• Kit Kats
• Plain M&M’s
• 3 Musketeers
• Oreo’s & Soft Cookies
• Hershey Bars & Hershey Kisses
• Candy Bars without caramel or nuts

Bad Treats:

• Caramel
• Bubblegum
• Hard Candy
• Taffy
• Licorice
• Nuts
• Jelly Beans
• Candy Corns
• Popcorn
• Chewy Candy
• Caramel/Candy Apples

To avoid a spooky smile, trade in hard and sticky candies, for soft chocolate and nut-free candy bars. Dental Associates of New England wishes you a safe and happy Halloween!