4 DUDES: How do I handle my braces? Help?

Question

I got braces and now have a bf. See, I hate bad breath, and since I got braces, everytime I eat, I rinse. But here is the thing: I go to my bf's place and we eat there most of the time now. But after eatin', I'd go rinse in the washroom. I don't want food stuck in my braces and look and smell bad, but I don't want to keep on actin' like an idiot goin' to the washroom after I eat. So my questions are:

1) Is this a turn-off for you guys?

2) Any tricks/advice you can give me about this?

Answer 1

u know these minty breath strips...they'll work

Answer 2

Keep doing what you are doing. If he dumps you for that, I'll introduce you to my son.

Answer 3

its not stupid :)

Your bf should consider himself lucky he is going out with a girl who cares so much.

I used to keep a toothbrush for my ex gf at my house and just randomly we would get up and go brush our teeth :)

Answer 4

You could tell the guy that you have to brush after eating because food can get stuck in your braces and it is uncomfortable.  Also, keep mints with you just in case you decide not to go to the bathroom.  Personally, I don't find it that big of a deal.

Answer 5

since he knows you have braces one of your conversations can be about your braces and then you can make a comment about how you have to take care of them so if you notice me making a lot of trips to the bathroom that's why.  since he is still your BF i would assume braces are not a big deal to him.

Answer 6

JNG, it's not a turn off, don't worry! It's completely natural.

2. pocket brush and go to the bathroom, say you're very clean! it's ok!