We don’t want anything to come in between and your desired results, so we suggest you avoid hard, sticky, or chewy. Wearing braces is an investment of time and money, and we want to protect your investment, so you don’t have to worry about prolonging your treatment with broken brackets or loose wires. Dr. Aliu recommends you stick to soft and easy-to-chew foods while wearing braces, so there’s no chance of an orthodontic emergency.