Braces are an investment, and they should be treated with the care and attention that any other investment would receive. Make sure to spend a couple of extra minutes brushing between your brackets at morning and nighttime, and to brush after meals so no food particles get stuck among the wires. Try to avoid foods that are hard, sticky, or chewy as these can damage your braces and require an emergency visit to your orthodontist. It is better to just leave these foods to enjoy once your braces are off and there is no risk of wires poking out or brackets being loosened.