So, you’ve had an amazing date, it’s winding to a close, and now you have to decide if you’re going home with them. There’s a lot to consider when you’re deciding if a quick hookup is worth it: Do you have the mental and emotional energy? The time to spare? The physical stamina to stay up late? However, there’s one consideration that should come above all else. Take this quiz to determine if this hookup is worth skipping a night of wearing your retainer and risking your teeth regressing into their pre-braces condition.
How much do you like this person?
- A lot! It’s rare for me to find someone with whom I instantly connect, but within the first 10 minutes, I knew this could be a fun hookup for me. Who knows – maybe it could even be more?
- Mmm, he’s not terrible. I could be more excited, could be less, but ultimately it doesn’t really matter. I just want to hook up with someone.
How many years of braces or other dental work did you have?
- Only about six months! My teeth were pretty much already perfect. Actually, I think I liked them a bit more before I got braces.
- Three years of braces, two years of Invisalign, and six months of headgear on both sides to fix my overbite and generally offensive mouth shape. Why?
Do you think you’ll see them again?
- Yes! I hope so. I think this could be the start of something really beautiful. The type of love you only read about in books.
- Uh, nah. He spent a large portion of dinner on a sports betting app. I’m thinking this isn’t “the one.”
Quick suggestion: Could you get away with wearing your retainer post-hookup?
- No. I feel like that’s kind of gross. My retainer smells bad.
- That’s disgusting. Don’t suggest that.
RESULTS:
Mostly 1s: The hookup is worth skipping a night of wearing your retainer! It sounds like you really enjoy this person’s company and might even begin a long-lasting relationship with them. That being said, it’s probably best for you to hookup, pretend to fall asleep, then sneak off to the bathroom and put your retainer in anyways. Dental hygiene is make or break, girl!
Mostly 2s: Sleeping with this man is not worth the risk of forgoing your retainer for a single night. In fact, you should be wearing your retainer right now. NEVER TAKE IT OFF. IT’S NOT WORTH IT! RUN!
