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Protruding Wire

Enlarge	If a wire is protruding out the end of the last brace, 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
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Enlarge	Use clippers to cut the wire.
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Enlarge	It may be helpful to use a folded Kleenex to trap the piece of wire.
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