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I drink a lot tea throughout the day so I prefer a "whitening" toothpaste. I use Crest Baking Soda and Peroxide-it claims to naturally lift stains. I don't really consider this a whitening toothpaste but I like that it keeps the tea stains away.

I alternate between Crest Baking Soda & Peroxide and Colgate Sensitive Enamel Protect toothpaste.

Great video-your teeth look great.

I got mine when I was 27 and will have straight teeth before I'm 30.

1. Location: Florida
2. Price: $2200 (with insurance and discount for paying in advance)
3. Type: Metal
4. Time Estimated: 18 months

Thanks for the advice everyone. I just have to be patient and hope everything is alright.

I felt the usual soreness after the 4th and 5th adjustment but that's about it. In the first 4 months, I could tell my teeth were moving. I just don't know if it's normal to see no changes after 2 adjustments.

I have not seen any changes to my teeth since Feb 22nd, which was my 4th adjustment. I had my 5th adjustment on April 6th and I asked about the lack of movement. They assured me that my teeth are moving. I look at the pictures of my teeth from Feb 22nd and compare it to pictures I took today-I see a...

I had my 5th adjustment today and when they rescheduled my next appointment-it's going to be in 8 weeks. Usually, it has been every 6 weeks. When I asked why-they said that the next appointment will be longer (up to 30 min). I had to leave for work but now that I think about it-the reason didn't mak...

I got my 1st adjustment about two weeks ago and I have noticed that my top midline has shifted. It is no longer in the center but veering left. Is this a normal occurrence in the beginning of treatment? At my adjustment, they only changed the o-rings on my upper braces. My ortho office is closed unt...

It didn't hurt to brush my teeth but it was a pain to floss. My teeth were so sore that first week and I dreaded having to floss.

I just bought ACT Restoring mouthwash and realized it has alcohol. Is it safe to use or should I only use mouthwash w/o alcohol?

Good question..I'm starting to notice the same thing. I drink a lot of tea! I was thinking that it was the glue from the bracket that's becoming stained..usually after a good brushing it's gone but I've only had these brace for 2 months. I'm wondering if it will get worse as time goes by and what ca...

Wow..you have such a pretty smile.

Looks great!