🍫 Easter Brace Breakages: What to Watch Out For (and What to Do!) if you break a brace

Easter is a time for sweet treats, family gatherings, and fun—but if you’re wearing braces, it’s also a time to be extra cautious. At Broadbeach Orthodontics, we see a spike in breakages after Easter, and most could be avoided with a few simple tips!

🚫 Common Culprits Over Easter:

1. Hard Easter eggs and chocolate bunnies – These may look innocent, but biting straight into thick chocolate can pop off brackets or bend wires.
2. Sticky lollies in gift baskets – Caramels, jellybeans, and toffees can stick to your braces and cause damage or get lodged between brackets.
3. Nuts or nougat in chocolates – These hidden ingredients are sneaky troublemakers for your orthodontic appliances.

✅ What You Can Enjoy:

• Soft chocolate (let it melt a little first)
• Easter cupcakes or cakes
• Hot cross buns (avoid the ones with fruit chunks or nuts!)
• Yoghurt or soft desserts

🛠️ What to Do If Something Breaks:

If a bracket comes loose or a wire starts poking, don’t panic!

• Call us when we reopen on Wednesday 23 April to schedule a repair.
• In the meantime, orthodontic wax can help relieve discomfort from sharp wires.
• Contact your regular dentist if urgent.
• Avoid further breakage by switching to soft foods until we can see you.

🐰 Enjoy the Break – Braces-Friendly!

We want all our patients to enjoy a fun and relaxing Easter without the stress of emergency visits. A little mindfulness with what you eat can save you from delays in treatment and unnecessary discomfort.

From all of us at Broadbeach Orthodontics, have a happy, braces-friendly Easter! 🦷💐