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Can you tell me about dental floss wrapped around brace wire?
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Hard: Hard to floss with braces. Just shorten your recall appointment (3 months) and have your dental cleaning done with your dentist. Tried water pik instead of floss during orthodontic therapy.
Answered 2/3/2014
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Sounds : Sounds like a bit of floss got caught in all the hardware. Call your Orthodontic Specialist for a an appointment for a quick and easy fix.
Answered 11/25/2014
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