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I have all ceramic upper & lower except for molar bands in the back.

I opted for ceramic top & bottom for the "less visible" look. Paid a little extra for it, but I have been very pleased so far. I drink quite a bit of coffee & diet coke, I have only noticed staining of the ligs after about four weeks, which usually coincides with my next adjustment.

Eaglesoaring, 3M is the company that makes them, and Clarity is the type or model. If you Google "3M clarity" you will get links that will take you to 3M's website with all kinds of info including pictures. I had 3M Clarity brackets put on May 2nd and absolutely love them. No real amount o...

Hi KK ! Thanks for the advice on hydration, and yes I have discoverd Carmex to be my new best friend :D . As far as I can tell the only thing holding my archwires in place are the metal inserts in the brackets themselves. I dont know if I have wire ties or not? I have read of these in the forum, but...

Good luck tomorrow. I can't wait to here how it went for you and your daughter. Keep us posted.

Greetings All, First let me start by saying I have been lurking around here for the last few weeks, and the information and support provided is incredible. I can honestly say that when my bracing day arrived on May 2nd, I felt as ready and prepared as I possibly could. I was still a bit nervous, but...