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Teeth whitening before braces?

sikwitit30Mar 14, 2015
I'm getting braces put on in a few weeks, but I really want to get rid of plaque buildup and possibly a whitening before braces. Should I? Are whitening trays any good while wearing braces? Thanks for the advice!!

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