A good rule of thumb when it comes to braces is that you can eat any food that is soft. It's also a good idea to cut your food up into small pieces so that you avoid damaging your braces by biting through big chunks of food. More importantly, you need to know WHAT YOU CAN'T EAT WITH BRACES. - Chewy foods: bagels, hard rolls, licorice - Crunchy foods: popcorn, ice - Sticky foods: caramels, gum - Hard foods: nuts, hard pretzels - Sugary food: candy - Foods you have to bite into: corn on the cob, apples, carrots You'll be able to enjoy all of your favorite foods once your braces are off. But for the duration of the time you are wearing braces, it's important to not eat foods that can damage your braces.