1. Brackets are not indestructible, unfortunately.
2. They are not made of vibranium, adamantium, or krypton ( : P )whatever indestructible metal you can think of.
3. They are made of materials that can break if subjected to too much pressure.
4. So, if you're a Hulk-level chewer, then brackets are not for you.
5. If you're a fan of hard candies, sticky toffees and chewy gum, then prepare to say goodbye to your brackets.
6. Brackets are held in place by dental cement, but it's not the same as superglue or duct tape.
7. It's a delicate balance between strength and removability.
8. If the cement is too strong, then it could damage your teeth when your braces are removed.
9. If it's too weak, then your brackets will be falling off every time you take a bite.
10. So, be gentle with your braces, and they will be gentle with you. They'll straighten out your teeth and give you a gorgeous smile in no time.