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How to Prevent Lips from Sticking!
Posted: Thu Dec 07, 2006 4:03 pm
by tinseltownusa
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?
Posted: Thu Dec 07, 2006 4:11 pm
by wannabebraceface
have u tried wax?
Posted: Thu Dec 07, 2006 5:43 pm
by maple
wax, lip balm and time should do the trick
Posted: Thu Dec 07, 2006 11:06 pm
by LadyTr0uble
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!
Posted: Fri Dec 08, 2006 3:55 pm
by Amy19
I love my vaseline as well! couldn't live without it, lasts way longer than chapstick.
Hope every1 is well
amy x
Posted: Fri Dec 08, 2006 7:47 pm
by bunnyfluff
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.
Posted: Sat Dec 09, 2006 1:29 pm
by sjsarre
Keep your mouth moist. Swish water around frequently, it helped me whilst I was adjusting to the brackets!
Posted: Sat Dec 09, 2006 2:47 pm
by Amy19
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
Posted: Mon Dec 11, 2006 1:37 pm
by Catmom
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!!!
