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When I got my elastics last week, the assistant asked me if I wanted clear or colors. I didn't think twice and said clear. Do any of you ever opt for colored elastics? I really didn't know they had colors!
Braced: Jan. 17, 2006
Removed: Oct. 26, 2006
Fixed bottom retainer
Clear Essix Retainer on top
Yes, I always get the pack of colored elastics - if they're available. Pink, purple, green and orange. The purple ones are actually less noticable than the regular elastics, so I often wear those at work. I save pink for the weekends and wear the orange or green at night.
Colored elastics at least make elastics tolerable...since I'm going on my 11th month with some configuration in my mouth.
