How to Prevent Lips from Sticking!

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#1 Post by **tinseltownusa** » Thu Dec 07, 2006 4:03 pm

I just had brackets put on (self-ligating kind), no wire yet, long story.
Whenever I smile or speak for that matter, my lips get caught on some of the brackets when I close my mouth. Any good tips to alleviate this?

#2 Post by **wannabebraceface** » Thu Dec 07, 2006 4:11 pm

have u tried wax?

#3 Post by **maple** » Thu Dec 07, 2006 5:43 pm

wax, lip balm and time should do the trick

#4 Post by **LadyTr0uble** » Thu Dec 07, 2006 11:06 pm

and vaseline

I am swearing by it right now... two whole days, and it has worked wonders

I love it because it requires less applications, darn braces keep rubbing off my lipbalm!

Website · #5 Post by **Amy19** » Fri Dec 08, 2006 3:55 pm

I love my vaseline as well! couldn't live without it, lasts way longer than chapstick.

Hope every1 is well

amy x

#6 Post by **bunnyfluff** » Fri Dec 08, 2006 7:47 pm

My lips don't get stuck much anymore (after 2 1/2 years, they're veterans to the whole OMGMETAL thing haha) but I have to say, I flirted with the idea of putting Vasoline ON my teeth/brackets. Sort of like the pageant girls do, haha.

#7 Post by **sjsarre** » Sat Dec 09, 2006 1:29 pm

Keep your mouth moist. Swish water around frequently, it helped me whilst I was adjusting to the brackets!

Website · #8 Post by **Amy19** » Sat Dec 09, 2006 2:47 pm

Braced again,

vaseline comes in a little tub, its not too big but you have to put it on with your finger which can be a little messy, i recomend not licking your finger afterwards as it doesnt taste great

lol but it does definately last longer than chapstick!

Amy x

#9 Post by **Catmom** » Mon Dec 11, 2006 1:37 pm

I use Vaseline most of the time, but also use a really neat eggnog flavoured lip balm from a store in Toronto called "Lush". It's great, especially at this time of year!!!