Braces work wonders in straightening your teeth. However, you will need to make some adjustments to your lifestyle while you have your braces. For example, you’ll want to avoid certain foods so as not to damage the wires and brackets, including anything sticky, chewy, or very crunchy. Eating these foods could pull some of the wires loose from the brackets on your teeth. These wires could then poke your cheeks or gums, causing discomfort or even pain in some situations. If you eat something that damages your braces, make sure that you contact the team at Gallagher Orthodontics immediately.