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Subject: Re:Wax v silicone

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Kim

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Date Posted: 11:13:55 08/03/04 Tue
In reply to: Peggy 's message, "Re:Wax v silicone" on 19:58:18 08/02/04 Mon

Thank you so much. I will ask my ortho about this. :)

>my sis is 43 and just got her braces off last year. I
>am 47 and just got mine on 1.5 weeks ago. My sis swore
>by using silicone instead of wax. It sticks better,
>does not come off in bits, smooths much better than
>wax, is softer and more clear than wax and when you
>want it to, it comes off easier than wax.
>My ortho does not have silicone, so I ordered some
>from www.dentakit.com. I took the plunge(only $10)
>and bought the 9-pk so I could have it for awhile and
>have a pk in every place I need it. (work, purse,
>home, etc).
>
>The only con is that you have to dry your teeth with a
>tissue because the silicone won't stick to moisture.
>However, once it's stuck-moisture does not dislodge
>it! No big deal-just want you to know all the facts.
>
>Check it out-you won't be sorry!

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