wikiHow.jpg Sample List of Foods to Avoid (Braces) Hard Foods Sticky Foods Nuts (walnuts, almonds, pecans, peanuts) Gum Granola Licorice Ice Toffee Whole apples Caramel Whole carrots Chewy candy Chewy breads or crusts (baguettes, bagels, pizza crusts) Chocolates with nougats, nuts or caramel Chips Corn on the cob Tough meats