fortunately it is fashionable for people in my desired age range to be hairless or damn near - so oral is still in. Woohoo!
i was telling a female friend about my concern for how braces will affect kissing. she promptly leaned over and gave me the best kiss i've had in a very long time. she declared that there is no negative effect on kissing.
me being me, i said thanks then told her i was really worried how the braces would affect my oral skills. she said she was a good friend, but i'd have to figure that one out on my own.