Yes, when you have braces, it’s easier for food particles and plaque to stick to the braces and your teeth. Plaque is a colorless, sticky substance, it’s also a microbe, so it’s not something you want to be caught between your teeth. You run the danger of acquiring gingivitis if you don’t brush your teeth after every meal or at least twice a day. Additionally, it also isn’t a good look to have food stuck in your braces.