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A member asked:
What are some substitutes to use for ortho wax if i don't have gum, candles, or cheese wax?
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Orthodontic Wax: Not really any advisable substitutes. Your local pharmacy will have it. https://www.cvs.com/shop/cvs-health-mint-flavored-orthodontic-wax-prodid-933824?skuId=933824
Answered 7/1/2018
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