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Probably everyone wants to have a Hollywood smile. However, many give up on their dream, thinking that the presence of a structure in the oral cavity will significantly affect the quality of life.
It may take several years to fully correct the bite. Therefore, young people ask the question: “How to kiss with braces on your teeth?”
Does the system affect your personal life? In this article we will try to debunk all the myths by telling the whole truth about the compatibility of orthodontic structures and kisses.
Where is the truth, where is the myth?
Experts in this branch of dentistry, arguing over years of successful practice, convince young patients that modern braces do not spoil their personal lives at all and do not interfere with kissing. Contrary to the popular stereotype:
- Designs fixed to the teeth do not change the sensitivity of the lips and tongue
- The partner and his own teeth in the mouth, as well as the mucous membrane, cannot be injured during the kiss, because the braces fit tightly to the surface of the teeth
- There is no risk, even with a passionate kiss, of breaking or moving the structure
Many people are afraid that their braces will get too stuck together if both of them are wearing them in a pair. But this is only possible in comedies, for the amusement of the public, for a strong visual effect. To this, orthodontists respond that teeth are not involved in a kiss, which means they cannot interfere. And the structural elements have a rounded shape for safety; they simply have nothing to catch on each other.
If a couple of lovers simultaneously decided to correct their bite and acquire dazzling smiles, then together, supporting each other, it will be morally much easier to do this than alone.
Modern braces look like jewelry. or almost invisible at all
They come in sapphire, gold, transparent, and those that are installed on the back of the teeth. Therefore, you shouldn’t refuse them for fear of not getting a kiss.
Guys' opinions about girls' braces
Girls are especially worried about installing such structures. They think about how to wear them, how they will look to the opposite sex, how to kiss with braces. Girls should know that men, as a rule, have a positive attitude towards the fact that a woman takes care of herself and does everything possible to decorate her appearance or adjust it for the desired result. Therefore, braces are not a problem for them. In addition, men do not think that braces interfere with kissing. They have a completely opposite opinion. This design does not frighten them at all.
In addition, there is such a nuance: if braces are installed on the upper jaw, then the lips are raised, so visually they appear larger. This is very exciting for the opposite sex. Recently, some girls and women specifically give themselves injections in order to enlarge their lips. You don't have to do this procedure if you wear braces. Since the lips will lift without any injections and will visually look larger.
Psychology
Typically, an inferiority complex due to the installation of braces develops in adolescents. But even adults are often embarrassed to kiss when they are in the mouth. Doctors believe that the cause is not the design features in the mouth, but invented fears, fear of rejection by a partner. After all, the mirror reflects pieces of wire on the teeth that spoil the appearance, which cannot be hidden, they are in the most visible place.
Even smiling properly is a shame, and the fear of losing attractiveness overshadows all reason. The fear of losing a partner, worsening his attitude towards himself, or losing sexuality makes behavior insecure.
But if, because one person is wearing braces, the other half loses interest or changes their good attitude, then can the tender feelings of such a person be considered real? Is this connection worth holding on to? Obviously it's not worth it.
During the first 14-15 days after the structure is attached to the teeth, there is a feeling of a foreign body in the mouth. It is during this period that most lovers begin to fear that braces will worsen the kiss or make it impossible. But doctors are encouraging that everything is done in such a way as not to in any way affect the patient’s quality of life.
However, teenagers often depend on the opinions of their surroundings and company, so they are embarrassed by having braces in their mouths, fearing ridicule from their peers, and avoid kissing for the same reason. Although the juvenile critics themselves have no idea about the features of orthodontic structures. Adults take this easier, and they receive much less ridicule.
Hygiene issue
Daily thorough oral care is also very important: high-quality brushing of teeth in the morning after breakfast and every meal during the day, and in the evening before bed.
Braces make cleaning more difficult, so additional methods are required. These include:
- A brush with a large number of medium-hard bristles.
- Mono-tuft brush for cleaning the spaces under the arch and around the locks.
- Interdental brushes.
- Dental floss with thickening (superfloss) - for cleaning the side (contact) surfaces.
- An irrigator is a device that cleans all hard-to-reach parts with the pressure of a water jet, simultaneously having a stimulating effect on the gums.
- Paste with enamel-strengthening components - calcium, fluorine, phosphates.
- Mouthwash can additionally be used to freshen breath.
After each meal, it is necessary to clean your teeth and braces from food debris with a brush and floss. Maintaining good oral hygiene shows respect for your partner and also helps prevent the development of tooth decay.
This happens because food debris in the form of plaque settles around the structures. During this period, microbes secrete acid, which washes away minerals from the enamel, marking the beginning of the development of caries in the white spot stage. It can be reduced by using various remineralizing agents, but it is not always possible to return the original color without radical measures
Therefore, the importance of proper maintenance while wearing braces cannot be underestimated.
In addition to home dental care, every three months it is necessary to have professional cleaning, polishing and strengthening by a specialist.
After installing the braces system, the specialist must tell the patient about the system of additional dental care, as well as the need for hygiene and a special diet. Some food can damage your braces and also get stuck in the braces.
It is important to remember this when preparing for a romantic meeting with a partner. When answering the question whether it is possible to kiss with braces positively, a person must realize that a lot depends on himself
Before a date, you should brush your teeth again and use a mirror to inspect the system to see if there are any pieces of food stuck in it. If you don’t have time to brush your teeth, just use a mouthwash.
To avoid awkward situations on a date, you should thoroughly brush your teeth before the meeting, and periodically leave during dinner to inspect your oral cavity to make sure there are no pieces of food stuck in the braces. If you don’t have the opportunity to use toothpaste and a brush before a romantic meeting, just rinse your mouth thoroughly with water and look in the mirror to make sure that nothing has stuck to your braces.
Recommendations
In order to overcome all the complexes that have appeared, you need to believe for yourself that wearing braces does not affect your appearance, but helps your smile become much more beautiful over time. Therefore, you shouldn’t change your lifestyle because of them, you need to be patient a little.
It must be remembered that the purpose of wearing braces is a beautiful smile, and braces themselves, although a long-term phenomenon, are temporary
Not everyone can do this; many still lose a lot of self-confidence during the period of wearing such structures on their teeth.
But there are some useful tips for this period:
- Any, even the most comfortable, well-fitted orthodontic structure in the mouth at first still interferes and feels like a foreign body;
- During the adaptation period, the patient simply gets used to it, learns to eat, take care of the oral cavity, and speak normally with the construction on the teeth;
- During the adaptation period, it is really worth refraining from kissing, so as not to spoil the pleasure, first of all, for the owner of braces due to the pain that occurs;
- The second partner must understand the problems of his partner and be patient.
No one forbids kissing with a bite correction system installed, even from the very first day, if it does not cause pain or discomfort. But most often you have to postpone such pleasant moments until you completely get used to braces.
Is it convenient?
Is it comfortable to kiss with braces? Yes, it is quite. These structures on the teeth practically do not interfere. What's the best way to kiss? Are there any rules? If we talk about the technique of kissing with braces, then there is nothing different from the process that usually occurs. The main thing in this matter is to take precautions, that is, do everything very carefully. If there is no discomfort, then you can move on to more dynamic movements. All people are different, and it is possible that the presence of braces in a partner’s mouth will excite someone even more than their absence. Therefore, you should not make hasty conclusions about the fact that such structures can interfere with kissing.
Just a few years ago, it was believed that walking with such a device in your mouth was not very aesthetically pleasing. Now times have changed, and wearing braces is not considered something shameful. Many people strive for the beauty of their body, so they set them for themselves even in adulthood: at thirty and forty years old. And this is not considered something out of the ordinary. If a person is 30 years old, then it is clear that he (or she) is most likely married. Therefore, the topic of the kiss will not go anywhere. In any case, a person with braces will have to face this situation.
First kisses
After a period of adjustment, a gentle kiss can turn into a passionate one.
You should start with kisses that involve only your lips. This will save the couple from incidents and unpleasant impressions and rejection. A person with braces needs to get used to the situation, understand how to kiss, as if learning all over again. Therefore, at first, passion should be replaced with tenderness and not rush.
Especially important! From the very beginning, do not increase the pressure with your lips too much, so as not to cause unpleasant moments due to the feeling of the metal of the braces.
In such slow, very gentle movements of the lips, you both will find new, never experienced pleasure. After all, love usually makes you hurry.
Passion
But if you still want a passionate kiss, then you should change the technique. The owner of the design must open his mouth wider during it, so that accidentally, from an excess of strong feelings, he does not injure his partner’s tongue. But at first you shouldn’t rush; you’ll have to add passion to the kiss more slowly than usual. French kissing should also be mastered gradually when braces are installed, so that your tongue does not touch the metal again.
The main thing during a kiss is not to develop complexes, not to worry, but to adapt to new circumstances. Gradually it will become clear how exactly you need to kiss so that nothing gets stuck and you can’t get hurt or injure your partner. Over time, you can even invent your own, individual kissing technique if you have braces. And this will make it even more pleasant for the couple to communicate, because this will be their intimate discovery or a small test of feelings.
New sensations
Couples who have gone through the presence of braces in their relationships claim that the presence of the braces not only does not affect the relationship, but, on the contrary, brings new sensations during kissing.
Together with your significant other, you can create individual lip fusion techniques for yourself, which will guarantee comfort and pleasant sensations for both.
There is always the opportunity to experiment and think through a “scenario” for new types of kisses, thereby adding variety to the delicate moments of your personal life. At the same time, do not hesitate to be interested in your partner’s feelings.
About food
It is not recommended to eat hard, difficult-to-chew foods before or during a date.
Before and during a date (for example, at the cinema), those with braces are advised to refrain from crunchy foods, popcorn, nuts, and foods that are difficult to chew. The remains of such food will get stuck in the structural elements and will have to be removed at home. You can eat something that is easy to chew or dissolve in your mouth, such as chocolate. Onions and garlic before the start of a date should be canceled by everyone who wants it not to be the last, and not only because of the presence of braces.
Is it possible to install and wear braces during pregnancy?
Pregnancy is a period of serious changes in a woman’s body, including, among other things, bone tissue, tooth roots and bone plates. This is definitely a stressful condition, which should not be aggravated.
Thus, it is strictly forbidden to begin correcting the bite if there are plans to expand the family or in the process of bearing a child, and if an unplanned pregnancy occurs during the current course of correction, the brace system must be removed as quickly as possible.
Jokes aside
Important! People who have braces installed at first experience certain difficulties associated with adaptation. If they (especially teenagers) are ridiculed during such a period, and even from a partner, then some simply remove the structure without going halfway to a correct bite and a dazzling smile. This is unreasonable, but from a psychological point of view it is understandable. After all, during such a period they experience severe stress, uncertainty, and discomfort.
In this case, the partner or partner must provide moral support to their half, and jokes on this topic can only be made if both have such a structure in their mouths.
How to kiss correctly
Many people say that kissing a shy person is the most interesting thing. When kissed, such a person gradually opens up and lets go of his complexes and fears, becoming like a flower that blooms in the first rays of the sun. And therefore, you shouldn’t worry about your shyness once again. On the contrary, it may turn out to be your highlight and conquer your soul mate.
If you have concerns about the “mastery” of a kiss, then this is also easy to deal with. You can talk about this with your friends, let them advise you, tell you how their first kiss happened. If a person is closed in on himself and has no one to share his experiences with, you can find video master classes on kissing techniques on the Internet or watch several romantic films where the plot unfolds based on a love story. For maximum self-confidence, you can choose a movie where the love story is similar to yours or the characters are close to you in spirit
Observe the actors, their actions and words before the kiss, pay attention to the situation when the characters kiss for the first time. Such observations will help you understand how to act and, perhaps, tell you how to organize and arrange a suitable date for your first kiss
Gradually you will get rid of your complexes and remember them with a smile. If you are afraid of appearing inept and inexperienced, you should remember one very important truth - there are no universal rules here either in technique, or in age, when you should start kissing, or in any other criteria. It is correct only the way you feel it, as your heart tells you, and all other views on kissing should not bother you much, because kissing is an activity exclusively for two. That is why there is no need to try to amaze your loved one with incredible techniques and methods that are often written about on forums. This may seem strange and inappropriate, and therefore may scare your partner away from you.
If you have not yet managed to overcome embarrassment, there is no need to try to rush things. You can start with friendly kisses on the cheek, kisses when meeting and goodbye, and gradually the fear will go away, be forgotten and you will succeed. The main thing is to make sure that your lover also shows sympathy for you and that your attempt to show feelings will not seem strange to him.
One of the main ways to ensure sympathy is long eye contact. If during pauses in communication your significant other looks at you without looking away, then this indicates sympathy. Also, sympathy is indicated by how close a person allows you to get close to him. If you can stay for quite a long time at a distance of no more than half a meter from each other, then it means that the person allows you into his personal zone, which means he trusts and sympathizes with you. Postures can also indicate sympathy. If your partner has his arms or legs crossed, if he is trying in every possible way to protect himself by putting symbolic barriers between you, it means that the moment for a kiss has not yet arrived and you need to wait a little.
Another unspoken rule is that you don’t need to ask permission to kiss. Such a direct question can create an awkward situation between you. Your partner may be scared, confused about the answer, and you risk getting rejected. If suddenly this happens, do not take it to heart. Perhaps both of you are not yet ready to cross this line and you should try again a little later. When kissing, the main thing is to make sure that your feelings and desires are in harmony, you don’t need to focus on correctness, on how it will look from the outside, the most important thing is to focus on your feelings . If your partner is more experienced in kissing, listen to him.
