Canadian Association of Orthodontists | Orthodontic Emergencies

Protruding Wire

	If a wire is protruding out the end of the last brace (Fig. 1) or if a thin wire is coming off the braces and irritating your lips and cheeks, a small key chain nail clipper can be helpful (Fig. 2).
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	Use the clipper to cut the wire (Fig. 3).
Fig. 3: Enlarge	Use the clipper to cut the wire (Fig. 3).
	It may be helpful to use a folded Kleenex to trap the piece of wire (Fig. 4)
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