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bracinglp wrote:I really like the look of the white also. Was there trouble with them staining?

Not yet but I'm only 3 days in with the white. I'll def keep you posted. It was a huge leap for me, I've been grey or smoke only so far. My next appointment is 5/24 so if they get gross, it won't be for long.

Hey y'all! My ortho started working on my black triangles this week. Going back for more in two weeks.

Your smile looks amazing! I concur with your statement that if you're thinking about it, just do it! I'm so happy I finally did and am only 2 months in. Now I wonder why I waited so long.

Wow! It looks like you've had great progress already! What kind of braces did you get? Standard ceramic uppers and steel lowers. Yesterday was the first time I tried white for the o rings or this case it was a power chain. I've been choosing the silver or grey ligatures out of fear of staining. Sin...

Love it when lyrics to suit any all occasions run through my mind. It's like having your own inside joke with The universe.

As a lover of the Dead, I "smile, smile, smile" at your title each time I see it

Congratulations on your jewelry

2nd adjustment, 2 months in, 3rd wire.. 20 gauge steel wire this time. Some light IPR on front two teeth and got a power chain. So happy at the moment with how they look and love the white chain. Hope it doesn't stain too badly. Ortho wants to see me again at the end of the month. He asked if I was ...

There's a portable cordless Waterpik on Amazon.

Yes it goes away you just get used to it. There have been times I think I look like a horse trying so hard to get my lips over the big ceramic brackets. Guess it becomes second nature after a few weeks.

Mine is the Waterpik Aquarius. Love that thing! My teeth feel soooo clean. Also I always use warm tap water.

You guys are great but I'm so miserable right now and wondering why the hell I'm putting myself through this. My biggest problems at the moment are the built up molars, means that none of my teeth meet and I can't actually chew. The top lip not going over the top braces. I feel, sound, look like a ...

I agree Meryaten - the teeth with the green ones do look yellower. I've also been trying to decide what lig colour to go with next - I have my first adjustment next week. I don't want to go for colours but I have ceramics on my top six and the pearl ligs have gone really yellow. Its my own fault fo...

Upper bonded retainers are not suitable for everyone. In some cases your bottom front teeth will clash with them; it depends on how deep your bite is. I have an upper bonded retainer and it works well. But I still wear a hawley at night too. I believe that gaps between upper central incisors are pa...

Hang in there lady It's not super fun and I didn't have to go through any grinding.